Invitation to observer organizations to the ninth session of IPBES (#IPBES9)

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Observer Organisations are warmly invited to register to participate in IPBES 9.


Participation in IPBES 9 is open only to delegates that are officially nominated by their Governments or by organizations that have been accredited as observers to previous sessions of the Plenary (https://ipbes.net/accredited-organisations). Such observer organizations are invited to upload official communication containing the names of the members of their delegations for confirmation of their registration as soon as possible, and no later than 20 May 2022 through the online platform.

 

How to become an Observer Organisation

If you are not already an accredited observer organisation, you may seek accreditation. Any body, organization or agency, whether national or international, governmental, intergovernmental or non-governmental, including organizations of and representatives of indigenous peoples and local communities, which is qualified in matters covered by IPBES can apply to be admitted as observer.

To apply for admission as an observer, a formal letter, signed by the head of the organization, must be submitted informing the IPBES secretariat of its wish to be represented at the ninth session of the Plenary, and provide relevant information through the online application form available at https://ipbes.net/ipbes-9/accreditation by 6 p.m. Central European Summer Time on 31 March 2022. The IPBES Bureau will communicate the list of new organizations which it recommends to the Plenary for admission as observers to the ninth session of the Plenary by 3 May 2022.

 

Guide to IPBES plenary meetings for new observers

ONet have produced an easy to read document to guide new Observer Organisations on how to prepare for, engage and participate in IPBES plenaries. It is freely available here.

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