Registration

(*the Cook Islands, the Holy See, Niue and the State of Palestine.) 

The registration link has been circulated to all delegations on 13 September 2023 directly through an email from the Secretariat of the Governing Bodies of UNEP. A registration guide was sent as an attachment to this email, explaining how to use the Indico registration portal. 

Each delegate is required to register individually. Delegations are kindly reminded that the following documentation will need to be uploaded by delegates in INDICO at the time of the registration: 

• Copy of the Note Verbale or an official letter with the composition of the national delegation, containing the names and functional titles of the nominated members of the delegation.  
• A passport-size color photograph (with white, grey, or neutral color background). 
• The passport biographical page. 

To facilitate the participation of representatives from States Members of the United Nations and members of United Nations specialized agencies to UNEA-6 and the OECPR-6, funding will be available from the voluntary contributions made by donors to support the participation of at least one (1) delegate and if funding allows a maximum of two (2) delegates from developing countries, with priority given to the Least Developed Countries and the Small Island Developing States.  

Delegates from eligible countries designated to receive travel support are encouraged to apply for travel support as soon as possible but no later than 20 December 2023. 

The funding sponsorship for travel support will cover economy-class round-trip air tickets, as well as daily subsistence allowances and terminal expenses in accordance with the United Nations rules and regulations. 

In this regard, participating States are kindly requested to indicate in a Note Verbale, in order of priority, the two (2) delegates nominated to receive travel support.   

The delegates designated to receive financial support are requested to register for funding through the INDICO portal link that will be circulated to all delegations on 13 September 2023 directly through an email from the Secretariat of the Governing Bodies of UNEP. 

For additional enquires related to travel support please email: uneptravelsupport@un.org  

Please be informed that the registration for UNEA-6 and the OECPR and the application for travel support are two separate processes and delegates must have their registration for UNEA-6 and/or the OECPR approved before submitting their request for travel support. 

Online registration to UNEA-6 for State Members of the United Nations, members of the United Nations Specialized Agencies, Regional Economic Integration Organizations has been extended until Monday, 26 February 15.00 EAT. State Members of the United Nations, members of the United Nations Specialized Agencies, Regional Economic Integration Organizations are also able to register on-site

Credentials 

In accordance with rule 16 of the rules of procedure of the UN Environment Assembly, each member of UNEA shall be represented by an accredited representative, who may be accompanied by such alternate representatives and advisers as may be required. In accordance with rule 17, the credentials of the representatives and the names of the alternate representatives and advisers shall be submitted to the Executive Director before the first meeting which representatives are to attend.  

Member States should send an advance scanned copy of their credentials, signed by either the Head of State or Government or Minister of Foreign Affairs as well as other formal communications containing the names of representatives to the Environment Assembly (such as letters and notes verbales from the Permanent Missions or formal communications from Government Ministries) to unep.credentials@un.org.  

The original hard copy of the credentials and other communications should be submitted to the Law Division of UNEP or by mail to P.O. Box 30552, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya, for the attention of the UNEP Principal Legal Adviser.  

In accordance with rule 17, paragraph 2 of the rules of procedure, the Bureau of the UN Environment Assembly will examine the credentials and submit its report to the plenary meeting. 

Participation in UNEA-6 and the OECPR is open to the following observers from IGOs: 

• Entities and organizations having received a standing invitation to participate as observers in the sessions and the work of the General Assembly. 

• Intergovernmental organizations accredited to participate and/or have previously participated in the sessions of the United Nations Environment Assembly; and  

• Multilateral environmental agreements administered by the UN or UNEP as well as Regional Seas Conventions and Regional Conventions administered by UNEP. 

Organizations that fall within one of the categories listed above can register up to ten (10) representatives through the online registration system INDICO to participate as observers. Make sure to visit the Helpful Information section to access the specific registration guide for your category.

Each participant is required to register individually. Please be reminded that as part of the registration process, the following documentation will need to be uploaded to INDICO at the time of the registration: 

• Copy of the nomination letter in the organization’s letterhead, with the composition of the delegation to UNEA-6 and/or OECPR, containing the names and functional titles of the delegates. 

• A passport-size color photograph (with a white, grey, or neutral color background). 

• The passport biographical page. 

Please note that the review and verification process of online registrations is not automatic and may take up to a few days, which may vary according to the volume of registration received. 

Find more information online on how to get accredited to the Environment Assembly. 

Registration closed on 23 February 2024. 

There will be no on-site registration. 

Representatives of Specialized Agencies (FAO, ICAO, IFAD, ILO, IMF, IMO, ITU, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNWTO, UPU, World Bank, WHO, WIPO and WMO) and related organizations (which includes CTBTO Preparatory Commission, IAEA, ICC, IOM, OPCW and WTO), as well as from UN Secretariat, funds, programmes, regional commissions, and other UN entities are required to register through the online registration system INDICO to participate as observers in UNEA-6 and the OECPR. 

Each UN system entity can register up to ten (10) representatives through the online registration system INDICO to participate as observers. Make sure to visit the Helpful Information section of the Indico system to access the specific registration guide for your category.

Each participant is required to register individually, and an official email address should be used for registration.   

Please be reminded that as part of the registration process, the following documentation will need to be uploaded to INDICO at the time of the registration: 

• Copy of the nomination letter in the organization’s letterhead, with the composition of the delegation to UNEA-6 and/or the OECPR-6 containing the names and functional titles of the delegation. 

• A passport-size colour photograph (with a white, grey, or neutral colour background). 

• The passport biographical page. 

Please note that the review and verification process of online registrations is not automatic and may take up to a few days, which may vary according to the volume of registration received. 

Registration closed on February 2024. 

There will be no on-site registration. 

Organizations accredited to UNEP and its governing bodies are invited to participate in the sessions of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) and the OECPR. 

Eligible organizations accredited to UNEP and its governing bodies can register up to ten (10) representatives through the INDICO registration system. Make sure to visit the Helpful Information section of the Indico system to access the specific registration guide for your category.

The following documents must be uploaded on the INDICO registration form at the time of registration: 

• A nomination letter in the organization’s letterhead with the composition of the delegation to UNEA-6 and/or the OECPR containing the names, functional titles, and affiliation of the participants. The letter must be dated and have the handwritten signature of the person responsible for the organization. 

• A passport-size color photograph (with a white, grey, or neutral color background) of the representative. 

• The passport biographical page of the representative. 

Please note that the review and verification process of online registrations is not automatic and may take up to a few days, which may vary according to the volume of registration received. 

General information on how to get accredited to the Environment Assembly is online.   

Registration closed on 16 February 2024. 

There will be no on-site registration. 

Media accreditation is strictly reserved for members of the press: print, photo, radio, television, film, news agencies, and online media who represent a bona fide media organization. 

Questions on media accreditation should be referred to the UNEP News and Media Unit: unep-newsdesk@un.org 

Members of the press as defined above can register through the following link. Make sure to visit the Helpful Information section to access the specific registration guide for your category.

The following documents must be uploaded on the INDICO registration form at the time of registration: 

• Media Pass 

• A passport-size color photograph (with a white, grey, or neutral color background) of the representative. 

• The passport biographical page of the representative. 

Registration closed on 23 February 2024. 

Members of the UNEA can register media, including journalists in their delegation and official photo and video personnel, on-site at the venue, by providing an official note from the Permanent Mission or the Embassy, along with a copy of a valid passport.