In order to complete the process you will need the information detailed below. All information must be as it appears in the passport or other official photo identification document which the participant intends to present at the registration desk.

• Complete name as it appears on official photo identification
• Date of birth
• Nationality
• Passport or other photo identification number (drivers license, etc.)
• Email address

Go to UNFCCC Online Registration to request account creation. Once you request account creation, you will receive an e-mail with the confirmation link.

Please follow the link and finish the account creation procedure. You will receive another e-mail with your login name, password and further instructions. The online system recognizes only valid e-mail addresses.

Accreditation requests must be supported by the following documents:

• Letter of assignment on official letterhead of a media organization signed by the Publisher or Editor-in-chief indicating the name of the media representative and duration of assignment.
• Copy of a valid press card.  In the absence of a press card, you may submit additional materials, in line with the UN criteria.  Please refer to the system or the online FAQs for more information.

Materials are scanned into a graphics format (.pdf .gif .jpg .tif) and uploaded into the system.  There is a file size limit of 4 MB.  This replaces the previous system of submitting accreditation documents via e-mail.  The secretariat will not accept materials sent separately by e-mail.

If there are any problems with your application, or additional information is needed, your profile will be updated.  Please check your profile regularly for updates.

Every effort will be made to issue the accreditation as soon as possible.

Please check the status of your application online, in the personal profile that you created.; Do not call the press office for updates on your accreditation.

Once you have received confirmation of your accreditation, you will be registered for the conference. Download the Registration Acknowledgment Form and bring it with you to the conference.

The names and information entered are for purposes of identification and verification only. Required information is used for accreditation and statistical purposes and will not be published for general access. This information will be retained in the system for use at future sessions, unless a written request to remove it is received from the media concerned.

Letters of assignment and copies of press cards are not retained.  For each meeting a new letter of assignment must be submitted and copy of a valid press card, if it has expired since the last meeting.

To reserve the press conference room(s), please send a completed press conference request form to the UN Climate Change Press Office.

To reserve the press conference room(s), please send a completed press conference request form to the UN Climate Change Press Office.

Please note that:
• Only registered government representatives and admitted observer organizations (admitted IGOs and admitted NGOs) may hold a press conference.
• There is no cost for use of the press conference room.
• Press conferences may be requested from the first to the final day of the conference.
• All requests are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis with alternatives being offered if the requested time slot is already reserved. First priority is given to Parties and the Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change.
• Each press conference is 30 minutes in length, maximum. Time limits are strictly enforced.
• Normal press conference services are provided between the hours of 09:00-18:00 (last slot starts at 17:30; bearing exceptional circumstances).
• All press conferences must be requested no later than 16:00 local time the day before the desired date. Requests received after this time will be dealt with; however, the desired timeslot cannot be guaranteed.
• Titles of press conferences (if any) must be submitted no later than 16:00 local time the day before the desired date.
• Same-day requests must be received at least two hours before the requested time.
• Once confirmed, every effort will be made to retain reserved dates and times. However, if a priority booking request is received, we will work with the contact person to find a suitable alternative.
• Note that attendance is limited to accredited media registered for the conference. Access is also granted to the UN Climate Change communications team plus a limited number of staff from the delegation/organization holding the press conference.

• Participants are responsible for creating their own media distribution lists and informing the media of their press conferences. UN Climate Change staff will make media advisories and other information available to accredited press through a page designated to third party’s press releases and media advisories. Please follow the instructions on how to submit your press materials.
• In order to reduce paper consumption, scheduled press conferences are announced on the UN Climate Change website and on the CCTV screens throughout the conference premises.

The UNFCCC Secretariat has established guidelines for admitted observer organizations on how to book press conferences during official sessions.

The purpose of these guidelines is to ensure that all admitted observers have a fair opportunity to make use of the limited number of press conference slots to communicate their messages to the media, while also maintaining the orderly flow of press conference activities. They outline:

• the procedures for requesting a press conference slot,
• the selection process,
• the criteria for eligibility,
• operational rules for the use of press conference rooms.

Clear and accessible rules help promote efficient scheduling and support the broader goal of transparent and multi-stakeholder communication to media on climate action during critical international negotiations.

Guidelines are published and can be viewed and downloaded here.