Press. Handbook. Version 1 - June 16

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1 Press Handbook Version 1 - June 16

2 PRESENTATION The Department of Public Information (DPI) of the United Nations manages the News Center and is responsible for organizing the press coverage of Rio+20. It defines the coverage of each event, the presence of journalists in areas of restricted access and the scheduling of meeting rooms for press conferences. Contacts: +55 (21) (21) The Press Coordination of the Brazilian Commission of Rio+20 works under the direction of Secretariat of Social Communications of the Presidency of the Republic, and is responsible for the press advisory of Brazil s Presidency and of the Brazilian delegation. The Press Coordination also provides logistical support to the DPI in the execution of its functions. Contacts: +55 (21) / 9477 / 9478 / 9479 ou +55 (21) On call personnel: +55 (21)

3 Summary ACCREDITATION AND PRESS CIRCULATION 1 ACCESSIBILITY AND OTHER SERVICES 2 RECEPTION AT THE AIRPORTS 2 PRESS ROOMS 3 FOOD 4 LOCKERS AND LOST/FOUND ITEMS 5 VENUES OF THE CONFERENCE 5 TOTEMS 9 TRANSPORTATION 10 PHONE OPERATORS 12 USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS 13 TAXI 14 PRESS ADVISORIES 15

4 ACCREDITATION AND PRESS CIRCULATION The DPI is also responsible for the accreditation of the press. The press credentials applied for until May 14 and granted by the UN can be picked up in person at Pavilion 1 of Riocentro, by presenting an identification document with photo. The following link lists the necessary accreditation requirements: Other information on press accreditation can be obtained only through the following malu@un.org. The accreditation center is open at Pavilion 1 of Riocentro in the following hours: Dates June 11 and 12 June 13 June 14 to 17 June 18 and 19 June 20 June 21 June 22 Hours 9am to7 pm 8am to 7pm 9am to 6pm 8am to 8pm 8am to 7pm 8am to 6pm 9am to 3pm Due to the expectation of a strong demand, and considering the necessary time for processing the requests, it is recommended that the accreditation should be done with the maximum possible anticipation. The use of the press credential is mandatory for all days at Riocentro. At Parque dos Atletas, it will be mandatory only during the high-level segment of the Conference (June 20, 21 and 22). A previous registration may be demanded for specific events. 1

5 Access to the events The press credential guarantees free access to Pavilions 1 and 2, and to the area of Pavilion 3 that will be destined to the press. Access to the other areas of Riocentro depends on the authorization and accompaniment of UN employees. Accreditation of vehicles and parking lots The deadline for the accreditation of vehicles was May 31. The approved credentials are available at the Coordination of Transportation of the Brazilian Committee of Rio+20 at Palácio Itamaraty (Av. Marechal Floriano, n 196 Centro, Rio de Janeiro). Each journalism company can only request the accreditation of four cars, including eventual Mobile Journalism Units (UMJs). The companies that have requested the accreditation of more than four automobiles must indicate as soon as possible which vehicles will be effectively accredited. The confirmation must be sent to the rio20.transporte@itamaraty.gov.br ACCESSIBILITY AND OTHER SERVICES The accessibility services include tactile floor, support to wheelchair users, audio description and subtitles, among others RECEPTION AT THE AIRPORTS There is a system of reception for journalists at the Guarulhos airport in São Paulo, and at the airport of Galeão, in Rio de Janeiro. For further information: Sec. Mateus Xavier: +55 (21) Galeão Airport Alionka Saraiva: +55 (61) Lívia Tavarino: +55 (61) Valéria Peres: +55 (61) Guarulhos Airport Mariana Benvenuti: +55 (11) /

6 PRESS ROOMS All spaces under the responsibility of the CNO Rio+20 will have press rooms: Riocentro, Parque dos Atletas, Arena da Barra and Pier Mauá. The open hours and other available facilities are described in the sections about these spaces. Press Room at Riocentro The Press Center will be open at Pavilion 3 of Riocentro, from June 13 to 22, and counts with the following structure: Shared work stations; 200 computers; Wireless Internet; Transmissions of the UN TV;. Transmission of Brazilian and worldwide news channels; Wireless ear phones for following on the transmissions of the UN TV in several languages, and of the audio of the news channels;. Technical Central of Signal Distribution (see below) Two rooms for press conferences, with capacity for 450 and 90 persons, respectively. Simultaneous transmissions The open meetings of the official program will be transmitted in the original language, in English, Portuguese and French through the UN TV in its website, and through large screens that will be set up at the Press Center of Riocentro. TV and audio signals A Technical Central of Signal Distribution (CTDS) will be in operation at the Press Center of Riocentro (see below). The Central has the capacity to provide signal in the HD, SD and analog formats for up to 120 channels simultaneously. A parking lot near Pavilion 3 has been reserved for the Mobile Journalism Units. 3

7 The signals of audio and video will be re-transmitted to counters at the Press Center with plugs of the XLR type for audio, and HD-SDI for video. The audio signal will be available in the original language, in Portuguese and in the five official languages of the UN. Each counter will have 32 outlets of video and 64 audio outlets. For further information: +55 (61) and (21) or +55 (61) or Satellite services The company Valle Vídeo will commercialize satellite services. For further information: +55 (62) William Valle FOOD There will be a food court with 17 restaurants at Pavilion 2 of Riocentro. LOST/FOUND ITEMS There will be services of lost/found items at Pavilion 1 of Riocentro. 4

8 VENUES OF THE CONFERENCE 5

9 Barra da Tijuca A) Riocentro Address: Avenida Salvador Allende, Barra da Tijuca Bus lines: 268, 2113, 706, 708. The official program of the Conference will be available at Riocentro.. There are parking spots for accredited Mobile Journalism Units and vehicles.. Wireless internet signal will be available in the entire perimeter B) Parque dos Atletas Address: Avenida Salvador Allende, s/n. Barra da Tijuca Bus lines: 268, 2113, 706, 708 An area dedicated to seminars, pavilions and exhibits of the Federal, State and Municipal Governments, of the Legislative and Judiciary Branches, of the member-states of the UN, of international organizations and partnering companies.. Press room and wireless iinternet in the entire perimeter.. Access is free four journalists with a valid professional ID, except in the days of the high-level segment of the Conference (June 20, 21 and 22), when the same UN. credential that gives access to Riocentro will be demanded. There are a limited number of parking spots for Mobile Journalism Units and press vehicles. For further information Anna Maria Câmara Canto : +55 (21) C) HSBC Arena Address: Avenida Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, Barra da Tijuca. Bus lines: 268, 2113, 706, 708 6

10 . A multi-functional structure near Riocentro, where activities of the civil society take place. Press room and wireless Internet in the entire perimeter.. Access is free for journalists with a valid professional ID. There will be parking spots for Mobile Journalism Units and accredited vehicles. For further information: Heloíse Calandra: +55 (21) Centro D) MUSEUM OF MODERN ART MAM Address: Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 85 - Parque do Flamengo Bus lines: Towards the southern part of the city ( Zona Sul ) 107, 119, 136, 154, 157, 158, 176, 179, 409, 401, 433, 438, 464, 472, 572, 2011 and Towards Downtown 127, 136, 179, 119, 438, 464, 158, 176, 157, 2014, 409, 410, 472, 154, 433, 1135, 2011 and Access by subway: lines 1 and 2, Glória Station. At the Museum, there will be theme exhibits, talks and seminars organized by the civil society, along with selected films on sustainable development.. E) VivoRio Address: Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 85 - Parque do Flamengo Bus lines: Towards the southern part of the city ( Zona Sul ) 107, 119, 136, 154, 157, 158, 176, 179, 409, 401, 433, 438, 464, 472, 572, 2011 and

11 Towards Downtown 127, 136, 179, 119, 438, 464, 158, 176, 157, 2014, 409, 410, 472, 154, 433, 1135, 2011 and Access by subway: lines 1 and 2, Glória Station. At the space, there will be debates organized by the Peoples Summit, cultural events and music presentations sponsored by the partners of the event. F) Pier Mauá Address: Avenida Rodrigues Alves, 10. Praça Mauá Bus lines: 123,177, 220, 222, 2014, 442, 312, SP312, 2331, 345, 338, 341, SP341 The Pier Mauá will be used for presentations on innovation, sustainable technologies and sustainability programs. Governmental and civil-society projects will be presented.. Access is free for journalists with a valid professional ID.. A parking lot is not available.. There is wireless Internet signal in the entire perimeter For further information: Patrícia Velloso: +55 (21) G) Galpão da Cidadania Address: Avenida Barão de Tefé 75, bairro da Saúde Bus lines: 123, 177, 220, 222, 2014, 442, 312, SP312, 2331, 345, 338, 341, SP341 8

12 This venue receives the event Cultura Rio+20, organized by the Ministry of Culture. The program includes seminars, music presentations, exhibits, workshops, audiovisual exhibitions and gastronomy TOTEMS Rio+20 counts with 161 electronic totems distributed at the areas of the events, hotels and airports. They include the complete agenda of the official and parallel activities of Rio+20, with information in Portuguese, English and Spanish on transportations and a guide with suggestions of food options and accommodations in Rio de Janeiro. The consulted information can be sent to smartphones and tablets. Tablets for persons with disabilities are available at the totem points. 9

13 TRANSPORTATION Due to the unavailability of parking spots at many of the Rio+20 venues, especially in Barra da Tijuca, the use of cars is strongly discouraged. The participants of Rio+20 count with the following options of transportation: a). A bus system for accredited persons: A bus system for accredited persons will be connecting the many Rio+20 venues. It is necessary to present the credential or the of confirmation of the accreditation in order to have access to the buses. FROM AIRPORT TO HOTELS JUNE 11 TO 22 (EVERY HOUR, OR UPON REACHING THE CAPACITY LIMIT) 5 AM TO MIDNIGHT FROM HOTELS TO RIOCENTRO: ROUTES ROUTE 1 Copacabana ROUTE 2 Leblon / Ipanema ROUTE 3 São Conrado ROUTE 4 Barra da Tijuca Via Praia ROUTE 5 Barra da Tijuca Via Av. das Américas ROUTE 6 Centro / Flamengo ROUTE 7 Botafogo POINTS Windsor Atlântica Copa Palace Marriot Rio Othon Sofitel Sol Ipanema Caesar Park Marina Palace Royal Tulip Sheraton Rio Royalty Barra Windsor Barra Sheraton Barra Casa Mar Barra First Bourbon Residence Transamérica Paradiso Hotel Guanabara Pça Tiradentes Cinelândia Hotel Novo Mundo Caesar Business Mercure 7:30am to 11am Every 20 minutes 7:30am to 11am Every 20 minutes 8am to 11am Every 20 minutes 8:30am to 11am Every 20 minutes 8:30am to 11am Every 20 minutes 7:30am to 11am Every 20 minutes Departures: 7am and 9am June 13 to 22 11am to 1pm Every 30 minutes 1pm to 5pm Every 60 minutes 11am to 1pm Every 30 minutes 1pm to 5pm Every 60 minutes 11am to 1pm Every 30 minutes 1pm to 5pm Every 60 minutes 11am to 1pm Every 30 minutes 1pm to 5pm Every 60 minutes 11am to 1pm Every 30 minutes 1pm to 5pm Every 60 minutes 11am to 1pm Every 30 minutes 1pm to 5pm Every 60 minutes Return hours: 6pm and 8 pm Estimated time (in minutes) RETURNS June 13 to 22 From 3pm to 9pm, each bus will only leave upon reaching its capacity. 10

14 b) Subway and conventional bus lines The city of Rio de Janeiro has a broad network of public transportation. The Metrô Rio subway lines operate Monday to Saturdays, from 5am to midnight, and on Sundays and holidays from 7am to 11pm. Most bus lines operate nonstop, but services may be significantly reduced during the night and late night. For more information, visit the websites: c) Transportation / City Hall of Rio de Janeiro The City Hall of Rio de Janeiro has a special line to RiocentroAthletes Park and Barra Arena, leaving from the Rio Sul shopping centerand stopping at the Cardeal Arcoverde and General Osório subway stations. 11

15 PHONE OPERATORS Brazil has telephone various carriers for nationwide and international calls. Each carrier has a code that must be dialed at the beginning of these calls. The main Brazilian carriers are: Telefônica Embratel /Claro Intelig Oi Tim Attention: When a mobile phone receives a call, the screen will frequently show 0 + area code + phone number. To call back, if the call is local, one must omit the area code. To make interstate or international calls one must add the code of a carrier. How to make calls From Local landline or mobile phone Local landline or mobile phone Local landline or mobile phone International mobile phone (roaming) Local mobile phone or landline To International Another city in Brazil Another city in Brazil (collect call) National mobile phone or landline Local mobile phone or landline How to do 00 + xx* + country code + city code + phone number 0 + xx* + city code + phone number 90 + xx* + city code + phone number Only the phone number Only the phone number * Code of the selected Brazilian carrier. ** To send sms messages from an international mobile phone or from a mobile phone from another Brazilian city to a mobile phone of Rio de Janeiro, it is necessary to add the city code: 21. Whether the number is from Rio or not, many users prefer to dial the number of the carrier and the area code always. 12

16 USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS EMERGENCY SAMU Ambulance Military Police Firefighters Civil Defense Federal Police Women s Police Station Galeão International Airport Santos Dumont Airport Subway Lost/found Desk (8am to 5pm) Tourism Information Tourism Police Station Desintoxication Municipal Hospital Lourenço Jorge Municipal Hospital Miguel Couto Municipal Hospital Souza Aguiar Municipal Hospital Paulino Werneck / 4526/ / 2885/ / 4602/ / 3610/ / / 7701/ 7702/

17 TAXI Taxi Cooperatives at the southern zone of the city ( Zona Sul ) and Barra da Tijuca Amarelinho da Barra (21) / Associação Barrinha Táxi (21) Barra Sorte (21) Coopamar e Rádio Táxi 2000 (21) / Coopataxi (21) / Cooperativa Barra Táxi (21) Cooperativa Ouro Táxi (21) Liberta Taxi Cooperativa (21) / Rádio Táxi Saens Pena (21) / Rádio TáxiCootramo (21) Táxi Pontual (21) / Táxi Zona Sul (21) Tele Urca Rádio Táxi (21)

18 PRESS ADVISORIES AGENCY PHONE The Department of Public Information (DPI) of the United Nations (DPI) +55 (21) (21) Brazilian Government Press Coordination of the Brazilian Commission of Rio (21) / / (21) rio20.imprensa@itamaraty.gov.br On call personnel: +55 (21) Ministry of Foreign Relations Ministry of Social Development +55 (61) / (61) (61) imprensa@itamaraty.gov.br Ministry of the Environment +55 (61) (61) camilla.valadares@mma.gov.br aletheamuniz@gmail.com Civilian Staff Office ( Casa Civil ) CECOM Saer +55 (61) / (61) /9639 imprensa@fab.mil.br Communication Center of All Security Agencies Armed Forces, Civilian Police, Federal Police, PR, and Federal Highway Police +55 (21) (21) FINEP- Financer of Projects +55 (11) (21) imprensa@finep.gov.br ftorres@finep.gov.br mtelles@finep.gov.br 15

19 PRESS ADVISORIES Government of the State of Rio de Janeiro TELEFONE (Governor s office) +55 (21) valeriablanc1@gmail.com Del State Department of Environment +55 (21) ronielima@ambiente.rj.gov.br City Hall City Hall of Rio de Janeiro +55 (21) (21) nataliavk@gmail.com rosentalerika@gmail.com Civil Society Peoples Summit +55 (21) (21) (11) MAM Rio Brasil Cerrado +55 (21) / 4899 FIRJAN +55 (21) (21)