Preliminary information for participants*
*as of 1 March 2012. Information contained is subject to the final rules of the Conference
Access and
accreditation for non-governmental organizations and other major groups
Pre-registration
66. NGOs
and other major groups that are eligible for preregistration are those that
are:
a) In
consultative status with the Economic and Social Council, including those on
the roster through the list of the Commission on Sustainable Development.
b) Accredited
to the World Summit on Sustainable Development.
67. NGOs
and other major groups and other accredited organizations can pre-register
their representatives for the Conference through the Rio +20 web site at www.uncsd2012.org. The deadline for pre-registration is 20 May
2012.
68. When
the pre-registration is completed, each nominated representative will receive a
confirmation letter via e-mail. That letter serves as an official invitation to
the Conference and can be used to apply for a visa to Brazil.
69. Once
pre-registration is closed, on-site registration by representatives of
non-accredited NGOs or
major groups will not be accepted. All representatives
that intend to attend the Conference must be pre-registered before the deadline
of 20 May 2012.
70.
Additionally, if a representative of an accredited organization is not able to
attend the Conference, he or she cannot be replaced by another representative
of the same organization.
Applications
for accreditation
71. Those
non-governmental organizations and other major groups who are currently not
eligible for preregistration (see para. 66) but who wish to attend and contribute
to the Conference may apply to the secretariat for that purpose, in accordance
with guidelines available on the Conference website http://www.uncsd2012.org/rio20/.
The deadline for submitting accreditation applications is 20 February 2012.
Office
hours
72. The
United Nations Accreditation Centre will start providing passes to
pre-registered NGOs and other major group representatives on 7 June 2012 at the
Olympic Arena, located at Avenida Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, 3401 in Barra da
Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, according to the following office hours:
7-11
June 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
12
June 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
13
June 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
14-18
June 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
19
June 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
20
June 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
21-22
June 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
73.
Pre-registered participants must come to Accreditation Centre at the Olympic
Arena with a copy of the confirmation letter and valid photo identification
(passport, driver’s licence) for identification purposes.
Access to
the Riocentro Convention Center
74. Each registered
NGO representative will receive one individual Conference grounds pass to allow
him/her access to the Riocentro Convention Center during the Conference.
75.
Representatives of NGOs and other major groups who have obtained a Conference
grounds pass will be granted access to the Riocentro Convention Center. Entry into the Riocentro Convention Center or
a particular meeting room within may need to be restricted for crowd-control purposes
and secondary access passes may need to be issued for certain areas, including
the Plenary Hall.
Major
Groups Pavillion
76. There
will be a Pavillion and working area in the Riocentro Convention Center for
NGOs and other major groups. The Pavillion will have a general meeting area, and
smaller working rooms for working meetings available upon request; the area
will also have a copier and a few computers. This pavilion will be accessible
during regular conference hours.
Travel
arrangements
77.
Representatives are responsible for their travel to and from Brazil and
accommodation in Rio de Janeiro. NGOs and other major groups representatives
are also responsible for their travel arrangements to and from the airport as
well as in the metropolitan area of Rio de Janeiro. The United Nations will not
be able to assist in bearing any related costs. Representatives should reserve accommodations
early because of the large number of participants expected at the Conference.
All representatives interested in attending should ensure that they have
adequate medical insurance prior to arrival.
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