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Information for Participants

​​Meeting Venue and Access to WMO​ ​​Building ​

The WMO building is located at 7bis Avenue de la ​​Paix, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland, near Place des Nations. It can be accessed by tram, bus or train. The nearest tram stop is “Nations” (Tram​ 15), and the train and bus stop “Genève-Sécheron” is located a few minutes away. Trains run regularly from Geneva Cornavin station to Genève-Sécheron with a travel time of approximately five minutes. ​


Registration and Badge Distribution 

All participants attending the session in person are required to complete the mandatory online pre-registration via the WMO event registration system, accessible at https://eventregistration.wmo.int/register/login.php. This platform is available to all Permanent Representatives, who are kindly requested to coordinate the registration of their respective delegations. Any difficulties in accessing the system should be reported to registration@wmo.int. ​

Upon arrival at the WMO Headquarters, delegates will be required to present their passport at the registration desk in order to collect their conference badge. Please note that each delegate must collect their own badge in person. Pre-registration is a prerequisite for the issuance of badges, which will be necessary to access the building; entry to the premises is only possible by scanning the badge at the access gate. The registration desk will operate according to the following schedule: 

 
  Monday, 20 October 2025, 07:30 – 17:00 
  Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 08:00 – 17:00 
  Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 08:00 – 17:00 
  Thursday, 23 October 2025, 08:00 – 17:00 
  Friday, 24 October 2025, 08:00 – 17:00 

 
In view of anticipated high attendance, it is strongly recommended that delegates arrive early on the first day of the session to avoid delays in badge collection and entry. 

Visa Requirements 

Participants who require a visa to enter Switzerland are advised to begin the application process at least two weeks prior their travel. Depending on nationality, a Schengen visa may be required. Participants are encouraged to consult official Swiss government resources (https://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home/entry-switzerland-residence/visa-requirements-application-form.html). It is the sole responsibility of participants to obtain the necessary visa. WMO can issue an invitation letter upon request to support visa applications. For assistance, please contact registration@wmo.int. 


Working Languages 

Simultaneous interpretation will be provided throughout the session in all six official languages of the United Nations: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. Official documents will also be made available in these six languages, and may be consulted under the relevant section of the session website. 

 

Practical Information 

The WMO building is accessible to persons with reduced mobility. Additional information regarding building accessibility, transportation options, accommodation in Geneva, local currency, and facilities available onsite is provided on the session website. Participants are encouraged to consult this webiste regularly for latest information.

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