Registration

The INDICO registration link for Member States of the United Nations, Members of its specialized agencies and regional economic integration organizations is not in the public domain and was circulated with the invitation letter from the Executive Secretary of the Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, dated 18 July 2024. The letter was circulated in an email notification from the INC Secretariat to the designated National Focal Points, Permanent Missions accredited to UNEP and Ministries of Environment.

Each delegate will be required to register individually in INDICO. 

The deadline for online registration is 20 September 2024, 23:59 East African Time

On-site registration in Busan: TBD

The following documentation will need to be uploaded by delegates at the time of registration:

1. Copy of the Note Verbale or official letter from the relevant Ministry, or from their Embassy or Permanent Mission. The Note Verbal or official letter must clearly indicate: 

• The name and date of the INC session. 
• The name of the head of delegation and names of any alternate representatives and advisers, as per Rule 6 of the draft rules of procedure provisionally applicable to the work of the INC.
• Detail all the names and functional titles of the nominated members of the delegation. 

2. A passport-size colour photograph (with white, grey, or neutral colour background).
3. The passport biographical page.

Please note that the review and verification process of the registrations for INC-5 is not automatic and may take up to a few days, which varies according to the volume of registrations received.

To facilitate the participation of representatives from Member States of the United Nations and Members of its specialized agencies at INC-5, funding will be available from the voluntary contributions made by donors to support the participation of a maximum of two (2) delegates from developing countries and countries with economies in transition, with priority given to Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States.  

The delegates designated to receive financial support are requested to submit an additional application for funding through INDICO by following the second link and the process described in the letter of the Executive Secretary, dated 18 July. 

Delegates from eligible countries designated to receive travel support are encouraged to apply as soon as possible but no later than 30 August 2024, 23:59 East African Time.

Please be informed that the registration for INC-5 and the application for travel support are two separate processes and delegates must have their registration for INC-5 approved before submitting their request for travel support. Therefore, delegates are strongly advised to register for INC-5 well in advance of the deadline for travel support.

Participation in the INC-5 will be open to the following accredited Intergovernmental Organizations:

• Non-member States, entities and organizations having received a standing invitation to participate as observers in the sessions and the work of the General Assembly (UNGA).
• IGOs accredited to participate in the sessions of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA).
• IGOs accredited to participate in the meetings of the governing bodies of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and regional environment conventions administered by UNEP.

For non-accredited IGOs please scroll-down.

IGOs that fall within one of the categories listed above will be able to register up to five (5) representatives through the online registration system INDICO to participate as Observers in the fifth session of the INC. To access the registration portal for IGOs please click here: Accredited IGOs Registration Form.

Each participant will be 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 registration:

1. Copy of the nomination letter in the organization’s letterhead, with the composition of the delegation to INC-5, containing the names and functional titles of their representatives. Organizations are requested to submit the letter in PDF format.
2. A passport-size colour photograph (with a white, grey, or neutral colour background.
3. The passport biographical page.

Please note that the review and verification process of the registrations for INC-5 is not automatic and may take up to a few days, which varies according to the volume of registrations received.

Deadline for registration to participate in the INC-5 is 20 September 2024, 23:59 East African Time.

There will be no on-site registration.

Non-accredited Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs)

Intergovernmental Organizations interested in obtaining accreditation can submit an application addressed to the Secretary of the Governing Bodies, United Nations Environment Programme, requesting accreditation. Please be informed that there is no fast-track accreditation for INC-5.

Applications can be sent to unep-sgb@un.org.

For more information on the accreditation process to UNEP please consult: Accreditation of intergovernmental organizations.

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 include CTBTO Preparatory Commission, IAEA, ICC, IOM, OPCW and WTO), as well as from UN Secretariat, funds, programmes, regional commissions, Secretariat of the Multilateral Environmental Agreements administered by UNEP and other UN entities are required to register through the online registration system INDICO to participate as Observers in the fifth session of the INC.

Each UN system entity will be able to register up to five (5) representatives through the online registration system INDICO to participate as Observers in the fifth session of the INC. To access the registration for United Nations System Entities please click here: UN System Registration Form.

Each participant will be 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 registration:

1. Copy of the nomination letter in the organization’s letterhead, with the composition of the delegation to INC-5 containing the names and functional titles of their representatives. Organizations are requested to submit the letter in PDF format.
2. A passport-size colour photograph (with a white, grey, or neutral colour background).
3. The passport biographical page.

Please note that the review and verification process of the registrations for INC-5 is not automatic and may take up to a few days, which varies according to the volume of registrations received.

Registration through the online registration system INDICO is also required for all UN staff members designated to support INC-5 onsite. 

Deadline for registration to participate in INC-5 is 20 September 2024, 23:59 East African Time.

There will be no on-site registration.

Accredited non-governmental organizations that fall under the following categories can register to participate as Observers in the fifth session of the INC:

• Organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) (Special, General or Roster consultative status).

You can check if your organization has consultative status with ECOSOC here.

• Organizations accredited to UNEP and invited to participate in the sessions of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA).

You can check if your organization is UNEP accredited here.

• Organizations accredited to the governing bodies of the Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and regional environment agreements administered by UNEP.

If your organization is not accredited to ECOSOC, UNEP, or to a UNEP managed MEAs please scroll down.

Eligible organizations belonging to the above-mentioned categories can register up to five (5) representatives through the registration system INDICO. To register please click here: Non-Governmental Organisations Registration Form.

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

1. A nomination letter in the organization’s letterhead with the composition of the delegation to INC-5 containing the names, functional titles, and affiliation of the representatives. The letter must be dated and have the handwritten signature of the person responsible for the organization. Organizations are requested to submit the letter in PDF format.
2. A passport-size colour photograph (with a white, grey, or neutral colour background) of the representative.
3. The passport biographical page.

Please note that the review and verification process of the registrations for INC-5 is not automatic and may take up to a few days, which varies according to the volume of registrations received.

A participant must be at least 18 years old to attend the INC-5. 

Deadline for registration to participate in INC-5 is 20 September 2024, 23:59 East African Time.

There will be no on-site registration.

For any additional questions, please email: unep-incplastic.registration@un.org

Organisations that are not accredited to ECOSOC, UNEP, or to MEAs administered by UNEP. 

Organizations whose work is relevant to the INC, but who do NOT belong to the above-mentioned categories can apply to get accredited to the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA).

For more information about the accreditation process and requirements please consult: UNEP accreditation. Please be informed that there is no fast-track accreditation for INC-5.

 For additional questions about UNEP accreditation, please write to: unep-accreditation@un.org

Travel support  for Observers from non-governmental organizations

PLEASE, DO NOT APPLY UNTIL YOUR REGISTRATION FOR INC-5 HAS BEEN APPROVED.

To facilitate the participation of accredited Observers from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the INC Secretariat is in the position to provide travel support for the participation of a maximum of 20 participants from accredited NGOs participating as Observers at INC-5. 

Please consult here the details for application for travel support from Observers from NGOs.

To apply for travel support please click here: Observers Travel Support Application Form.

The deadline for application/recommendation is 30 August 2024, 23:59 East Africa Time.

Registration will be open from 25 July 2024.

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.

For additional questions on media accreditation, please write to: unep-incplastic.media@un.org

Members of the press as defined above can register through the following link: Media Registration Form.

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

1. A valid press/media ID issued by the government/ media house/ journalists' association.
2. A letter of assignment from the media house the journalist works for, if the journalist does not have a press pass
3. Links to pieces published over the past 6 months
4. A color photograph (with a white, grey, or neutral color background) of the representative matching these requirements.
5. The passport biographical page of the representative.

Deadline for registration is 31 October 2024.

There's no formal limit to how many journalists one media house can register, but space/other logistical issues may force the INC to limit media numbers.

Members of the Committee 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.

The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-4), took place at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa, Canada, from 23 to 29 April 2024.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

The third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-3), took place at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya from 13 to 19 November 2023.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

The second session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-2), took place from 29 May to 2 June 2023, at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France. 

Pursuant to United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) resolution 5/14 entitled “End plastic pollution: Towards an international legally binding instrument”, the participation in the intergovernmental negotiating committee (INC) was open to all States Members of the United Nations and members of United Nations specialized agencies, to regional economic integration organizations and to relevant Observers, consistent with applicable United Nations rules. In the same resolution, UNEA requested the Executive Director to facilitate the participation of, and close cooperation and coordination with, relevant regional and international instruments and initiatives and all relevant stakeholders in the context of the mandate of the intergovernmental negotiating committee.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED