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1 climate chanuge cnonference 2OO7 c o n t e n t CONFERENCE OUTLINE 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 3 ACCOMMODATION 10 OPTIONAL TOURS 18 PRE / POST-CONFERENCE TOURS 19 conference outline general information CONFERENCE DATES 3 - 14 December 2007 VENUE Bali International Convention Centre (BICC) P.O. Box 36, Nusa Dua, Bali 80363, INDONESIA 2 Tel. (62 361) 771 906 3 Fax. (62 361) 772 047 http://www.baliconvention.com OVERVIEW SCHEDULE Thirteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 13) Third session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 3) Twenty-seventh session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA 27) Twenty-seventh session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI 27) Resumed fourth session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Further Commitments for Annex I INDONESIA Parties under the Kyoto Protocol (AWG 4) Situated between two continents and two oceans, the Indian and Pacific oceans, Indonesia is the Note: world's largest archipelago comprising some 17,508 islands that stretch across the equator for This schedule is intended to assist participants with their planning prior to attending the sessions. more than 5,000 miles. Straddling the equator, Indonesia is distinctly tropical with two seasons: It will be updated as new information becomes available on the website of the United Nations dry and rainy season. With its geographical location in South East Asia, Indonesia is accessible for Framework Convention on Climate change <unfccc.int>. Once the sessions are underway, please delegates regardless of the region they are from. Being the 4th biggest population in the world consult the Daily Programme available at the conference venue and on <unfccc.int>. with nearly 88% of its 220 million citizens of the Muslim faith, peace-loving Indonesia welcomes the opportunity to host the UN Climate Change Conference 2007. Indonesia is also a melting pot INDONESIA CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT different communities, benefiting from centuries of peaceful coexistence. Ministry of Environment of The Republic of Indonesia Indonesia is great place to visit, as it offers superb natural beauty, cultural, artistic wealth, and Jalan D.I. Panjaitan Kavling 24, Kebon Nanas, Jakarta 13410, INDONESIA warm hospitality. The diversity and authenticity of cultures, arts, as well as flora and fauna Tel. (62-21) 858 0110; 852 0763 represents the precious treasures that can be found throughout different parts of Indonesia. Fax. (62-21) 858 0110 Email: [email protected] Website: www.climate.web.id BALI (In all fax messages, please write on top: “UN Climate Change Conference 2007”) Bali is located just off the eastern tip of Java, from which it is separated by the Bali Strait. On its north and south side, the island is flanked by the Java Sea and the Indian Ocean, respectively. The INTERPRETATION island occupies an area of approximately 6,000 square kilometers and lies on a latitude of 8° south The language most frequently used is English, but interventions during the plenary sessions can of the equator, having population of around 3.5 million. Bali is one of Indonesia’s provinces, with be made in any of the six UN languages. Denpasar as provincial capital. Endowed with great natural beauty and rich culture has made Bali globally known as an island of Interpretation facilities for the six UN languages will be provided during the plenary sessions only. paradise. Bali's spectacular beaches, volcanoes, lakes, temples, and terraced rice fields -- No other meetings will receive interpretation services from the UN. Press Conference Room has combined with its deeply artistic roots and its legendary hospitality -- have made it one of the interpretation booths for two any languages, but delegations need to bring their own interpreters. most visited places on earth. The religion and culture of Bali are unique in the world, and the Balinese have preserved their traditions in spite of the island's growing tourist industry. Bali International Airport, Ngurah Rai, is the nation's eastern gateway, served by numerous international airlines and charter flights. UN Climate Change Conference 2007 Bali - Indonesia, 3 - 14 December 2007 general information general information BALI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE (BICC) Menjangan Island Lombok Strait Singaraja The UN Climate Change Conference Mt. Prapat Agung Ferry to East Java Lovina Pemuteran Beach 2007 will be held at Bali International Gilimanuk Sing Sing Waterfall Hot Spring Agung Pulaki Seririt Tianyar Cekik Bali Barat Gitgit Waterfall Nature Reserve Celukan Bawang Hot Springs, Mt. Batur Convention Centre (BICC). BICC is Buddhist Monastery Lake Buyan Kintamani Hot Spring Mt.Musi Lake Batur Melaya Lake Beratan Lake Tamblingan Pura Batur Blahmantung Bali Aga Tulamben situated in the self-contained resort Mt.Patas Waterfall Botanical Penelokan Village Gardens Pupuan Bedugul Amed Bali Strait Mt. Agung area of Nusa Dua, which is just 10 km Jembrana Negara Besakih Pura Luhur Bakaratu Royal Pools Puri Agung Kanginan Yeh Embang Hot Spring Rambut Siwi Amlapura from the Ngurah Rai International Medewi Buterfly Park Bali Water Palace Aga Village Mongkey Forest Bangli 4 Medewi Surfing Beach Reptile Park Candi Dasa 5 Ubud Airport. It is also connected through an Padangbai Antosari Gianyar Taman Ayun Tabanan air-conditioned shopping arcade with N Kediri Bali Bird Park Celuk Ferry to Lombok The Westin Resort (the main venue Tanah Lot DENPASAR Badung Strait Canggu Sanur Nusa W E Lembongan hotel) and surrounded by some of Bali's Legian Toyopakeh Kuta Nusa Ceningan Tuban Ngurah Rai Benoa Harbour finest five-star hotels and resorts International Airport INDIAN OCEAN Nusa Penida S Jimbaran Nusa Dua (Ayodya Resort, Inna Putri Bali, Grand Karma Jimbaran Hyatt, Melia Bali, The Laguna Resort & MAP OF BALI Spa, and Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa), and within walking distance of fantastic shopping, entertainment, restaurants, a championship golf course and a host of other recreational facilities. NUSA DUA The Convention Centre features a main hall which seats 2,500 and an auditorium Part of the Peninsula Hill in southern Bali, Nusa Dua has some of the most beautiful and luxurious seating 506. Eight additional function rooms, four of which divide, provide meeting resorts and hotels in this planet, gracefully integrating with the beauty of the white beaches and space of totally 3,490 square meters. Some of the Centre's outstanding capabilities clear water into the landscape of the properties. Nusa Dua is only 20 minutes driving from Bali include a fully integrated satellite, telecommunications and media systems, International Airport, Ngurah Rai. Located in a peaceful and secure world-class resort, Nusa Dua is professional in-house staging, simultaneous multi-language translation and state- frequently selected venues of international events, involving large conventions and exhibitions of-the art audio visual and presentation facilities. with its state of the art Bali International Convention Centre (BICC). Moreover, its location offers Exhibition Halls of the Convention Centre boasts of total of almost 5,000 square easy access to the rest of Bali's attraction and tourist sites. meters of exhibition space with excellent vehicle access. There are two interiors areas of 1,350 square meters each and 2,000 square meters of outdoor exhibition space. An exclusive bonded warehouse or bond store expedites transport, customs MAP OF NUSA DUA clearance and security of all exhibition/convention commodities. PASSPORT & VISA All foreigners wishing to enter Indonesia must have a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival along with proof (ticket) of onward or return passage. Please contact the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate in your country well before the Conference in order to check if you require any immigration documents necessary to visit Indonesia. Free Tourist Visa: Non-extendable visa-free entry to Indonesia for 30 days is available to passport holders of Brunei, Chile, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Visa on Arrival: Passport holders of 52 nationalities are entitled to either 7 days or 30 days of non- extendable tourist visas upon payment of USD 10 or USD 25 respectively, upon arrival at major airports in Indonesia including Bali. These are Australia, Austria, Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Egypt, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lao PDR, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Malta, Maldives, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Netherlands, Oman, People's UN Climate Change Conference 2007 Bali - Indonesia, 3 - 14 December 2007 general information general information Republic of China, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, South Africa LIVING COST South Korea, Suriname, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Cost of living in Bali is reasonable. For three times of daily meals (incl. food and drink) Kingdom and United States of America. at local restaurants will cost at around USD 15 to USD 20 per person. Food and drink at better hotels cost about the same as in the same category of hotel anywhere else Passport holders of all other countries and non-tourists of the aforementioned in the world. Breakfast is USD 8 to USD 30, lunch and dinner USD 20 to USD 70 or countries must obtain appropriate valid Indonesian visas at an Indonesia Embassies