Venue: Margarida Schivasappa Theater, Belém, Brazil. For further information contact the LCIPP team via lcipp@unfccc.int
The Facilitative Working Group of the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform will hold its 14th meeting (FWG 14) from Tuesday, 4 November to Friday, 7 November 2025.
The FWG 14 meeting will open on 4 November at 14:00 BRT.
The official notifications:
- Parties and observer States
- UN organizations and admitted IGOs
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
Please note that the registration deadline for the FWG 14 meeting passed on 10 October.
Venue
Margarida Schivasappa Theater
Av. Gentil Bittencourt, 650 - Batista Campos, Belém - PA, 66035-340, Brazil.
View link on Google Maps. Please note that the venue is outside the COP 30 venue.
Transportation in Belém
The Government of Brazil is making special transportation arrangements for Belém. Please consult the COP 30 official webpage for the latest information.
Visa Guidelines
All registered in-person participants are responsible for making necessary visa arrangement. Please consult the Visa Guidelines document in Resources List below.
Registration and badges
Registered participants are invited to arrive between 10:00 and 13:00 for registration and badge collection at the Margarida Schivasappa Theater (kindly note that registration for FWG 14 is separate from the registration for COP, and you will only receive your FWG 14 badge at the Margarida Schivasappa Theater). Please bring a passport or national ID for the registration.
Access: The conference area is for officially registered FWG 14 participants. Please wear your badges visibly at all times to comply with UNFCCC security requirements. If you lose your badge, please report immediately at the registration counter or via email (lcipp@unfccc.int).
Virtual Participation
The participants registered for virtual participation will receive a link to join the meeting virtually 1-2 days before the first day of the meeting. The link will be sent via email.
Live Streaming
Those who haven’t registered and wish to observe the FWG 14 meeting, can follow the live stream on the official UNFCCC YouTube channel. The streaming will be arranged in all interpretation languages (EN/SP/FR/RU + POR). No prior registration is required. To access the FWG 14 streaming playlist, please use the following link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBcZ22cUY9RKMMrKnwkNkZTmQnTLgNIJg.
Interpretation
Remote simultaneous interpretation will be provided by the secretariat in English, Spanish, French and Russian. Additionally, Portuguese interpretation is being arranged by the Government of Brazil.
Please check "Relevant Sources" below for the latest updates, including the agenda and schedule of work.
An orientation guide on the LCIPP and its FWG can be accessed here.
At its 11th meeting, the FWG agreed to further explore more participatory and innovative formats, including poster/gallery displays and expanded speaking slots, to make the agenda more interactive and promote interregional and intergenerational exchanges and awareness-raising.
Small Group Discussions
Scheduled under specific agenda items to facilitate your active participation. Guiding Questions will be posted under each relevant agenda item.
Poster and Gallery Displays
If you would like to display case studies, photographs, or other relevant materials in the poster/gallery area of FWG 14, please email LCIPP@unfccc.int in advance with a brief description so the secretariat can reserve a display board for you.
Note: On-site printing is not available. The secretariat will arrange display space only.
Informal Collaborative Reflection Space
Each day from 17:00 – 17:45, LCIPP contributors are invited to a collaborative reflection session, featuring a collective canvas and timeline for creative contributions, poster and gallery displays, and a reflection area on upcoming FWG 14 agenda items.
Your inputs will advance the implementation of the Baku Workplan, enrich the LCIPP work, and strengthen the engagement of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in relevant work across the UNFCCC process. Further details will be shared through the respective agenda item below.
FWG members-only coordination meeting
Lunch Break
Opening Invocation
Item 1: Opening of the meeting
Item 2: Organizational matters
Item 3: Implementation of the Baku Workplan
Coffee/Tea Break
Item 3: Implementation of the Baku Workplan (continues)
Item 5: Work related to the collective approaches
FWG Member Coordination
Informal Collaborative Reflection (open to all)