Participation
In accordance with paragraphs 26 to 28 of General Assembly resolution 73/292 of 9 May 2019, entitled “2020 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development”, the following participants may participate in the Conference: all States Members of the United Nations, members of the specialized agencies and parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS); intergovernmental organizations, international financial institutions and other international bodies; associate members of the regional commissions; organizations and bodies of the United Nations; and non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, academic institutions, the scientific community, the private sector and philanthropic organizations. In accordance with the established practice, the media may also register to cover the Conference.
Accreditation processes are now closed. Registration is now open for all categories. Please carefully check for the appropriate category below. All participants must be registered in order to attend the 2022 UN Ocean Conference.
Representatives of associate members of regional commissions (American Samoa, Anguilla, Aruba, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Cura?ao, French Polynesia, Guam, Montserrat, New Caledonia, Puerto Rico, Sint Maarten, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands) are required to follow the same registration procedure highlighted in para (B) for IGOs not enrolled in the “eRegistration” system, for issuance of a Conference pass.
Deadlines for registration to the Conference:
Pre-registration in New York: 3 May 2022 to 15 June 2022 (TBC)
On-site registration in Lisbon: 22 June 2022 (TBC) to 1 July 2022
Delegations are kindly reminded that, as part of the registration process, copies of letters with delegation lists must be uploaded on to the eRegistration system at the time of online submission. Also note that passport-size colour photographs (with white background) of all listed members of delegations , are mandatory requirement and must be uploaded in the registration form for each member of the delegation. All photographs must be recent and taken not more than six months prior to the Conference. Please note that the review and verification process of the online registrations may take up to 4-5 days.
The representatives of the Specialized Agencies (FAO, IBRD, ICAO, IDA, IFAD, IFC, ILO, IMF, IMO, ITU, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNWTO, UPU, WHO, WIPO and WMO), and related organizations (which include CTBTO Preparatory Commission, IAEA, ICC, IOM, ISA, ITLOS, OPCW and WTO) for the Conference are required to follow the same procedures as for States and IGOs to register for the Conference.
Deadlines for registration to the Conference:
Pre-registration in New York: 3 May 2022 to 15 June 2022 (TBC)
On-site registration in Lisbon: 22 June 2022 (TBC) to 1 July 2022
Delegations are kindly reminded that, as part of the registration process, copies of letters with delegation lists must be uploaded on to the eRegistration system at the time of online submission. Also note that passport-size colour photographs (with white background) of all listed members of delegations , are mandatory requirement and must be uploaded in the registration form for each member of the delegation. All photographs must be recent and taken not more than six months prior to the Conference. Please note that the review and verification process of the online registrations may take up to 4-5 days.
Registration is required for all UN staff members who have been designated to support the Conference onsite and those representatives of the UN Secretariat, funds, programmes, regional commissions, and other entities who wish to attend the Conference in person, via the online registration system INDICO. Please note that registrants should access the system via links displayed as below:
UN Secretariat:
UN Funds, Programmes, Regional Commissions and Other Entities:
Deadlines for registration to the Conference:
Online pre-registration: 3 May 2022 to 14 June 2022
Please note that registration is required only for staff and members of the delegations attending the Conference in person in Lisbon. Your official email should be used for the registration. Otherwise, your application may be denied. To register, a passport-size color photograph taken no more than six months prior to the Conference is required. Please also note that copies of letters with delegation lists must be uploaded on to the INDICO system at the time of online submission, and the Conference Secretariat would only consider registrations which are consistent with the official list of delegations submitted by their Head Offices or Liaison Offices in New York. The review and verification process for the online registrations may take up to 4-5 days. Queries related to registration should be addressed to UNOC2022@un.org with [UN Registration] in the subject for funds, programmes, regional commissions and other entities, and [UN Secretariat] for the Secretariat staff.
Pre-registration for eligible stakeholder organizations to participate in the 2022 UN Ocean Conference is closed on 3 June 2022.
Please note:
1. There will be NO On-Site registration for this category.
2. All registration decisions have been communicated to all participants through their email addresses used for registration in Indico.
3. Conference badges will be issued to each individual registered participant, and it is NOT possible to change representation of organizations at this stage. The secretariat will not be able to accommodate any request for swapping/replacing representatives from any entity.
4. Documents required for picking up badges:
1) Photo ID issued by a United Nations Member State or a Non-Member Observer State (need to match the ID used for registration in Indico)
2) Approval letter/email issued by United Nations(email confirming your participation with the UN logo and begins, “This letter is to confirm that your registration has been approved to attend the 2022 UN Ocean Conference…” No other approval letter will be accepted for check-in and badge collection. )
5. Opening hours for civil society, NGOs and other stakeholders badge collection at the Altice Arena Registration Center (please note the different operating hours on different dates):
| Date | TIME (LISBON LOCAL TIME) |
|---|---|
| 24 JUNE | 2:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M. |
| 25 JUNE | 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. |
| 26 JUNE | 8:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. |
| 27-28 JUNE | 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. |
| 29-30 JUNE | 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. |
| 1 JULY | 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON |
BACKGROUND
Relevant stakeholders, including non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, academic institutions, the scientific community, the private sector and philanthropic organizations, whose work is relevant to the 2022 UN Ocean Conference, accredited in accordance with the provisions set forth in Annex II of A/RES/73/292 can pre-register to participate as observers in the Conference.
Eligible organizations should pre-register their representatives to participate in the Conference. Each organization will be able to request pre-registration for up to FIVE (5) representatives. A participant must be at least 18 years old to attend the 2022 UN Ocean Conference. No registrations will be accepted via email. There will be NO on-site registration for stakeholders.
Please note that pre-registration does not guarantee participation in the 2022 UN Ocean Conference. A confirmation from the United Nations will be sent to the approved participants. Registrations will be confirmed on a rolling basis.
Please check the and the related to the participation of non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, academic institutions, the scientific community, the private sector and philanthropic organizations in the 2022 UN Ocean Conference.
REGISTRATION (CLOSED ON 3 JUNE 2022):
Organizations that fall under the following categories can request for pre-registration up to Five (5) representatives to participate in the 2022 UN Ocean Conference – Registration is now CLOSED. All registered participants will receive confirmation from the Secretariat via email.
- Non-governmental organizations in consultative status with ECOSOC . You can check if your organization has consultative status .
- Organizations that have received special accreditation by the General Assembly to the Conference.
- Outcomes of the first round of Special Accreditation to the 2022 UN Ocean Conference (December 2019) can be found .
- Outcomes of the second round of special accreditation to the 2022 UN Ocean Conference (April 2020) can be found here.
- Outcomes of the third round of special accreditation to the 2022 UN Ocean Conference (March 2022) can be found .
- Organizations that were accredited to any of the following past Conferences and Summits (please click on the links for details)
- The ;
- The ;
- The 2017 ;
- The intergovernmental conference on an internationally legally binding instrument under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction;
- Previous United Nations conferences on sustainable development of small island developing States, held in , and .
- For any additional question, please email: unoc2022@un.org
Registration to the Conference:
Media Accreditation is handled by the United Nations Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit (MALU). 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.
Representatives of the media can apply for early accreditation by submitting an online form, accessible at www.un.org/malu. Media applicants will be required to submit a letter of assignment from their organization, samples of their work, and a government issued identification.
Deadlines:
Pre-registration online: 3 May 2022 to 12 June 2022
On-site registration in Lisbon: 23 June 2022 to 1 July 2022
To apply on-site in Lisbon, media applicants must present a letter of assignment from their organization, samples of their work, and a government issued identification. Early registration is highly advised to avoid delays, if additional documentation required.
Requests for delegation media, including journalists and official photographers and videographers, should be submitted by Missions and organizations enrolled in the eRegistration system, which is available through the e-deleGATE portal ().
Delegations wishing to obtain information on requesting media passes may refer to the instructions posted on the MALU website (/en/media/accreditation/pdf/eRegistration_guide_media_passes.pdf).
Questions on media accreditation should be referred to the Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit: malu@un.org or 212-963-6934.