Participate

There are diverse categories of participants at the UNCCD conferences: representatives of the Convention's 197 Parties, members of officially accredited observer organizations and representatives of the press and media. 

Ahead of the COP, Parties to the Convention and accredited organizations received an official invitation to attend the conference and nominate their representatives to take part in the COP16. 

Observer organizations include the UN and international organizations, the non-government and civil society organizations and business entities. Accredited observers are invited to attend and deliver statements at official meetings and negotiations in the Blue Zone during the COP. Observers need to be accredited to the UNCCD in accordance with these guidelines. You can find the list of accredited organizations here. Please note that the accreditation for the COP16 has already been completed. 

The COP16 Green Zone represented a public space, inviting visitors to explore land-related exhibitions on innovative technologies, networking, restoration efforts and inclusive activities for all segments of society.