There is more beyond the venue.
Keep the venue map and shuttle timetable close. These practical links help you move between the conference and the city.
Updated 22 October 2026
The CBD web schedule is the primary entry point for session times, rooms and viewing links. Check its announcements as well.
How to use it: Bookmark it on your phone. Select Venue Time (Asia/Yerevan) while in Yerevan and recheck before departure and on arrival.
Before you use it: Local time follows your device. Japan is five hours ahead of Yerevan. Viewing the public schedule does not grant venue admission.
CBD publishes a COP17 venue-map PDF to help participants identify rooms and plan their movements.
How to use it: Save the map on your device and match room names against the daily schedule. Locate the entrance and your next destination in advance.
Before you use it: Use updated schedules and onsite signs for room changes. Having the map does not grant admission.
CBD lists designated shuttle stops and continuous services between Meridian Expo and Republic Square, and between Meridian Expo and the Green Zone.
How to use it: Use the route maps and current timetable to find the designated stop nearest your hotel. Carry your Priority Pass or conference badge.
Before you use it: This is not direct pickup at each hotel entrance. A Priority Pass or conference badge is required. Check current PDFs for stops and departure times.
The Green Zone runs 19–30 October at the Karen Demirtchian Sports and Concert Complex, with exhibitions and events listed on its own official site.
How to use it: Public admission is free. Pre-register using the live Public attendee form or obtain an on-site Visitor Pass as described in the official guidance.
Before you use it: The official hub marks exhibitor, session, culture, sponsor and media calls as closed. Public registration does not grant Blue Zone access.
The CBD media page links to UN Biodiversity's social accounts, and the conference homepage links to the COP17 Roundup newsletter.
How to use it: Use the CBD schedule for session details, official social accounts for short updates, and Roundup for broader recaps.
Before you use it: Confirm rooms and participation conditions against the relevant session page and organizer instructions.
CBD's official daily digest brings together conference notices, that day's press conferences and related activities, and links to the previous day's reports. The in-session document list includes revised drafts.
How to use it: Check the date, compare timings with the official calendar and use the latest revision of each negotiating text.
Before you use it: Non-papers and CRPs are negotiating documents. Publication alone does not mean adoption.
On your first visit, present your Priority Pass and government-issued photo ID at registration to receive your badge. Complete formal registration before arriving.
How to use it: Yerevan time: 22–23 and 26–29 October, 08:00–18:00; 24–25 October, 08:00–16:00; 30 October, 08:00–13:00.
Before you use it: Wear your badge throughout the venue and report any loss to registration. Public information and Green Zone registration do not replace Blue Zone accreditation.
The city's unified transport site explains tickets and payment methods, including transport cards, supported bank cards and Telcell Wallet.
How to use it: Check ticket types and purchase instructions before boarding. If a pass is linked to a bank card, validate with that physical card.
Before you use it: Phone NFC payments are for single rides and may not identify a pass linked to the physical card. Do not assume cash payment to drivers or universal foreign-card acceptance.
Telcell's official app. The Google Play update dated 4 September describes transport-ticket purchases by adding a bank card, without identity verification.
How to use it: Check the transport-ticket screen and available ticket products. Review the city's physical transport-card option as a fallback.
Before you use it: Transport-ticket access and full-wallet eligibility differ. Confirm phone-number requirements and card compatibility in the app before relying on it.
Armenian operator gg offers ride booking and seat reservations on intercity ggShuttle services, with Yerevan routes described on its official site.
How to use it: Enter pickup and destination, choosing a ride or ggShuttle as appropriate. Check the shuttle's departure point, time, available seats and fare in the app.
Before you use it: ggShuttle is separate from the COP17 conference shuttle. Fares, services and vehicle availability vary; check payment and phone verification before departure.
Yandex Go's official Armenia site offers ride booking, estimated arrival, upfront pricing and cash or card payment.
How to use it: Match the map pin with the actual address, not just the hotel name. For conference travel, use the pickup/drop-off point permitted by onsite instructions.
Before you use it: Fares vary by demand and route. Supported cards and features depend on region and account; foreign-issued cards are not guaranteed.
Save places in Google Maps and prepare Organic Maps regional downloads for walking when connectivity is limited.
How to use it: Save your hotel, venue and shuttle stops. Download maps over Wi-Fi and test that destinations are accessible in airplane mode.
Before you use it: Google Maps offline mode does not provide walking, transit or cycling directions. Check map availability and actual venue entrances before departure.
Google Translate supports Armenian among its languages and can help with addresses, menus and short exchanges.
How to use it: Save hotel names, addresses and destinations as text. Check whether download is available for your languages and test the translation mode you plan to use.
Before you use it: Text, voice, camera and offline language coverage differ. Do not assume every Armenian feature works offline.
Airalo offers data-only Armenia eSIMs. Viva provides eSIM service for compatible devices through service centers and requires the subscriber's passport.
How to use it: Check eSIM support, carrier lock and activation rules before departure. If calls or SMS are needed, distinguish data-only plans from voice-capable subscriptions.
Before you use it: Confirm current price, allowance and network at purchase. Team's online eSIM purchase has Armenian-citizen eligibility rules, so foreign visitors should not assume remote registration is available.
Visit Yerevan is the city's official tourism platform. Its restaurant directory lists cuisines, addresses and contact details.
How to use it: Choose nearby options that fit your conference breaks, then confirm opening hours, reservations and dietary needs with the venue.
Before you use it: A listing does not guarantee availability or same-day opening. For transport and emergency numbers, use current responsible-agency guidance rather than older general visitor pages.
Armenia's Ministry of Internal Affairs introduced 112 for integrated police and rescue calls from 15 February 2026. The host's travel guidance also lists 112.
How to use it: Save 112, your hotel's address and the venue name. Review current government and embassy advice before travel and excursions.
Before you use it: Inside the venue, also contact staff or medical services. Conditions outside Yerevan, especially border areas, require their own current official advice.
Links open the provider’s own service. Availability, fees and account requirements may change.