7th Session of the Meeting of the Parties (MOP7) to AEWA

Parties are requested to pay particular attention to the credentials of their representatives. In accordance with the Rules of Procedure adopted by the MOP, delegations should be granted powers by an appropriate authority (Head of State, Head of Government or Minister of Foreign Affairs) enabling them to participate and represent their governments fully in the businesss of the Meeting including adopting amendments to the Annexes, Resolutions and Recommendations.

Parties are strongly encouraged to send a copy of the credentials to the Secretariat in advance of MOP7, preferably by email and to submit the original before the opening of the session.

On arrival in Durban

The Government of South Africa will welcome you at the Durban airport at a dedicated welcome and information desk for AEWA MOP7 participants and be able to assist you with any questions upon arrival. You are kindly requested to make your own arrangements for a shuttle to your hotel in Durban. We recommend using a shuttle from the hotel, a taxi or the airport shuttle service from the airport. More information on the airport shuttle is available here.

As alternative to a hotel shuttle you may wish to book a transfer with Aquatours (recommended by the United Nations Department for Safety and Security) through the  airport transfer booking form.

To know more about the different programs, please download the Meeting Schedule of the 7th Session of the Meeting of the Parties to AEWA.

Should you have any questions regarding the organisation of your side event, please contact the Secretariat (E-mail: eva.meyers@unep-aewa.org or jeannine.dicken@unep-aewa.org).

Side Event Brochure

Should you have any question in organizing your exhibition please contact the Secretariat (E-mail: eva.meyers@unep-aewa.org or jeannine.dicken@unep-aewa.org).

The host government offers a choice of four excursions for all participants on day four of the meeting (Friday, 7 December 2018). This mid-conference excursion will be free of charge. Participants are requested to register for the excursion of their choice when registering for the meeting at the Olive Convention Centre.

Participants staying longer in Durban and wishing to book their own excursion/s before or after the meeting can find a selection of tours and excursions offered by Tourvest Travel Services at https://www.tourvesttravelservices.co.za/tours-and-excursions/

Please book your excursion directly with the provider.