Security in FAO will be extremely tight in the period prior to, during and immediately after the Conference. Access will be prohibited to those not in possession of a valid pass. Metal detectors and X-Ray machines will be in operation at all entrances to FAO. Delegates are advised to avoid carrying large bags and metallic objects as such items will lead to a manual search by the guards, thus slowing down the smooth flow of entry through metal detector arches. It should be noted that FAO does not provide luggage storage facilities. Participants with metal prostheses should notify the security guards of their condition prior to going through the metal detectors. Participants with implanted electronic devices such as pacemakers should not go through the metal detectors as these may cause their devices to malfunction. They should ask for assistance and notify the security guards of their condition.

Access to certain areas of the building will be restricted. Specific requests for individual security requirements should be directed to the Chief, Security Service (FAO), email: [email protected] mentioning in the subject “ICN2 Conference”.

Accreditation in Italy for weapons and radio telecommunication equipment used by close protection personnel must be arranged directly with the Cerimoniale Diplomatico della Repubblica Ufficio III of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs by fax: (+39) 06323 6165 or by e-mail to:[email protected] (in this case, the request for a temporary weapon permit must be in PDF format).

Access of members of Permanent Representations not directly involved in the Conference will be restricted on the days of the Conference.

Only one vehicle per delegation will be granted access and only vehicles accompanying Heads of State or Government will be allowed to park on FAO premises. For other official vehicles, a parking area outside the FAO Headquarters complex will be available, together with a waiting area for drivers, at the Aranciera Registration Centre, via di Valle delle Camene 9/11 (see Section D - Registration).

Delegations are invited to contact in advance the Chief, Security Services (FAO), fax: (+39) 06570 55663, email: [email protected] to arrange access modalities of official vehicles and close protection personnel accompanying Heads of Delegations and Dignitaries to the Conference.

Access to Plenary Hall

Due to the limited seating capacity in the Plenary Hall only three seats will be assigned to each country delegation. There will also be limited seating for observer delegations invited to the Conference. It should be noted that floating passes will be issued for the different segments of the Conference.
Passes for countries may be picked up from the Aranciera Registration Centre (see Registration section). 
A limited number of observers will be issued with floating passes as of 12.00 hours on Tuesday 18 November.

Conference proceedings may be followed in an overflow room (Red or Green Room, first floor, Building A), which will also be open to observers holding a floating pass.

Access and facilities for participants with special requirements

FAO Headquarters entrances are equipped for wheelchair access. Most lifts at FAO Headquarters have wheelchair access. Restroom facilities with wheelchair access are located in Building A on the ground, first and third floors near the meeting rooms.