Press Conferences

 

Press conferences and media briefings are listed on this webpage. Watch the press conferences on UN Web TV. 

The following were the official CBD-led press conferences that happened at the conference (all times given in local Yerevan time):

  • 15 October 2026, 16:30 - 17:15: Official launch of the global biodiversity report (WebTV recording)
  • 19 October 2026, 18:15 - 19:15: Official opening press conference of the UN 2026 Biodiversity Conference (WebTV recording)
  • 26 October 2026, 17:15 - 18:15: Official week-two press conference providing a recap of week one (WebTV recording, Press Release)
  • 30 October 2026 (TBC): Closing press conference (WebTV recording, Press Release)

The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity is pleased to invite Parties, organizations, and representatives of indigenous peoples and local communities to organise press briefings at the margins of the meetings. It is the responsibility of the organiser to provide a media advisory to be disseminated by the CBD Secretariat to its media contact list at least 48 hours prior to the press briefing. The following requirements must be met:  

  • Organisers will need to have their own name plates, handouts and any collateral material with them at the time of the press briefing.
  • Organisers are expected to ensure that the press briefing ends on time.
  • Follow-up interview opportunities, photo opportunities, and any follow-up questions should take place outside the Press Conference room.
  • Partner organisers of the press briefing will have access to the press conference room only for the duration of their press briefing and for approximately 15 minutes after.

To best prepare your press briefing, contact MEA-CBD-Media@un.org.  

 

PRESS CONFERENCE REQUESTS

Press conferences held at the margins of the UN Biodiversity Conference can be organized by:

  • Host Government  
  • Parties
  • United Nations entities and intergovernmental organizations;
  • Indigenous peoples and local communities  
  • Accredited observer organizations;
  • Other relevant stakeholders participating at the Conference. 

Organizations considering a press conference should ensure that the topic is relevant to the objectives of the Conference and that the event provides clear value for media audiences. 

Before submitting your request, please ensure you have: 

  • A clear purpose and newsworthy topic 
  • Confirmed speakers 
  • Preferred and alternate dates/times 
  • Background materials prepared or in development 
  • A designated focal point for coordination 

MEDIA ACCREDITATION FOR THE 2026 UN BIODIVERSITY CONFERENCE

Media accreditation is closed for the 2026 UN Biodiversity Conference, including the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 17) and meetings of the Nagoya and Cartagena Protocols (MOPs 6 and 12, respectively), taking place in Yerevan, Armenia, 19 – 30 October 2026. 

Daily Press Conference Schedule