Apply for side-event at the Nordic Pavilion

We invite you to submit your applications for side-events at the Nordic Pavilion at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Context
At the Nordic Pavilion we demonstrate the Nordic path to a climate neutral and socially sustainable future stemming from the Nordic Vision 2030. Please familiarize yourself with the Nordic Vision before applying.

Financing
We do not sell time slots in our side-event program - a good and relevant application is the only currency we accept. The Nordic Pavilion is run and financed by the Nordic Council of Ministers, the official body for inter-governmental co-operation in the Nordic Region. The pavilion space is a communal platform for the most important and relevant climate messages shared by the Nordic Co-operation as a whole.

Access to COP28
The Nordic Pavilion is located in the Blue Zone. Please note that this area requires accreditation to gain access. The Blue Zone is an UNFCCC-managed site that will host formal negotiations, panel discussions and speaking events as well as the pavilion-area. The Nordic Council of Ministers cannot help with access/accreditation to the Blue Zone. We refer you to the official guidelines from UNFCCC.

The Nordic Vision

Official guidelines from UNFCCC on obtaining observer status

Program

The program is put together by the communications department in Nordic Council of Ministers. Please note that you might be asked to co-create your event with another applicant. We align our program with the COP29 presidency thematic program and the Nordic Vision.

After each event there will be 30 minutes pause and room for mingle and discussions ‘of stage’. We also offer the option to host receptions in the afternoon/early evenings.

If your event is chosen as part of the program at the Nordic COP29 Pavilion we will be in touch regarding content, speakers, text for program and communications. Please note that all marketing and communications including costs is the responsibility of the organiser of the individual events.

When planning and hosting an event in the Nordic Pavilion you will be expected to consider our 10 guiding principles to create sustainable and accessible events.

Streaming
We hope to make streaming available for all suitable events but this is not yet confirmed.

Find our guiding principles here

When involving children and young people

The Nordic Region must be the best place in the world for children and young people. Our ambition is for child rights and youth perspective to permeate all parts of the Nordic Council of Ministers' work and of Nordic societies.

Selection

We prioritize side-events that have a direct link to the negotiations, that launch larger initiatives and call for events that include both Nordic and international perspectives.

The following dimensions are important to us as an organization and should always be considered.