Registration

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

The INDICO registration link for Member States of the United Nations, members of the specialized agencies and regional economic integration organizations is not in the public domain and was circulated to all delegations directly through an email from the Secretariat of the Governing Bodies of UNEP. A registration guide was also sent as an attachment to the email, explaining how to use the Indico registration portal. 

Each delegate is required to register individually. 

The following documentation must be uploaded by delegates in INDICO at the time of the registration: 

• Copy of the Note Verbale or an official letter from the relevant Ministry, or from their Embassy or Permanent Mission, dated and addressed to the Secretariat of Governing Bodies of UNEP with the composition of the national delegation, containing the name of the head of delegation and names of any alternate representatives and advisers, as per Rule 16 of UNEA rules of procedure; functional titles of the nominated members of the delegation; and the two delegates designated to receive travel support, in order of priority, where applicable.
• 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 the specialized agencies to UNEA-7 and the OECPR, and based on availability of resources, 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.

Delegates from eligible countries designated to receive travel support were encouraged to apply for travel support as soon as possible and no later than 7 November 2025.

The funding sponsorship for travel support covers 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 were 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 were requested to register for funding through the INDICO portal link that has been circulated to all delegations 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-7 and the OECPR and the application for travel support were two separate processes and delegates needed to have their registration for UNEA-7 and/or the OECPR approved before submitting their request for travel support. 

Online registration to UNEA-7 for Member States of the United Nations, members of the specialized agencies and regional economic integration organizations has been extended until Monday, 8 December 15.00 EAT. Member States of the United Nations, members of the specialized agencies and 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 upload to the e-credentials module on e-deleGATE 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). More information on how to use e-Credentials to submit credentials is available here. 

The original hard copy of the credentials and other communications can be submitted by mail to P.O. Box 30552, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya, for the attention of the UNEP Principal Legal Adviser or, alternatively, be deposited at the credentials desk at the beginning of UNEA-7 (first and second day only)

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. 

Registration for Intergovernmental Organizations is now closed

Participation in UNEA-7 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; and
• Intergovernmental organizations accredited to participate and/or have previously participated in the sessions of the United Nations Environment Assembly.  

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 read the specific registration guide for your category.

Each participant is required to register individually. 

The following documentation must be uploaded in the INDICO registration form at the time of the registration: 

• Copy of the nomination letter in the organization’s letterhead, with the composition of the delegation to UNEA-7 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 the registrations for UNEA-7 and the OECPR is not automatic and may take a few days, depending on the volume of registration received. 

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

Registration closed on 14 November 2025.

There will be no on-site registration. 

Registration for United Nations Systems Entities is now closed

Representatives of UN system entities as listed below are required to register through the online registration system INDICO to participate as observers in UNEA-7 and the OECPR:

• Specialized Agencies (FAO, ICAO, IFAD, ILO, IMF, IMO, ITU, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNWTO, UPU, World Bank, WHO, WIPO and WMO);
• Related organizations (which includes CTBTO Preparatory Commission, IAEA, ICC, IOM, OPCW and WTO);
• Multilateral environmental agreements administered by the UN or UNEP as well as Regional Seas Conventions and Regional Conventions administered by UNEP;
• UN Secretariat, funds, programmes, regional commissions and other UN entities. 

Each UN system entity can register up to ten (10) representatives through the online registration system INDICO to participate as observers. Make sure to read the specific registration guide for your category.

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

The following documentation must be uploaded to INDICO at the time of registration: 

• Copy of the nomination letter in the organization’s letterhead, with the composition of the delegation to UNEA-7 and/or the OECPR 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 the registrations for UNEA-7 and OECPR is not automatic and may take a few days, depending on the volume of registration received. 

Registration closed on 14 November 2025.

There will be no on-site registration. 

Registration for Non-Governmental Organizations is now closed

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. 

You can check if your organization is UNEP accredited  here. 

Eligible organizations accredited to UNEP and its governing bodies can register up to five (5) representatives through the INDICO registration system. Make sure to read 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-7 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 the registrations for UNEA-7 and the OCEPR is not automatic and may take a few days, depending on the volume of registration received. 

General information on how to get accredited to the Environment Assembly is available online.   Please note that submission of accreditation requests is only possible between 1 January and 30 June. Requests submitted after 30 June will not be taken into account for UNEA-7 as they will only be processed from 1 January 2026.

Registration closed on 14 November 2025.

There will be no on-site registration. 

Registration for Media is now closed

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.  

Make sure to read the specific registration guide for your category. 

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

• A valid press/media ID issued by the government/ media house/ journalists' association. A letter of assignment from the media house the journalist works for may be submitted in lieu of a media pass.
• A passport-size color photograph (with a white, grey, or neutral color background) 
• The passport biographical page 

Member States and Observer States 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.   

There is no formal limit to how many journalists one media house can register, but space/other logistical issues may force UNEP to limit media numbers. Early registration is therefore encouraged. 

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