Practical Information

Below you can find a list of practical information that should make your life before and at Klimaforum09 easier:

Below you can find a list of practical information:

Accreditation

You do not need to be accredited to participate. Klimaforum09 is free and open for all. If you are a journalist, please find more information under:
Information for the Press

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1. Hotel ship: Affordable accommodation from 14€/night/person in a hotel ship docked in the city center of Copenhagen. Please notice that 6 bed cabins are not longer available. Kuoni Destination Management Contact: Phone: + 45 35201319 On-line booking tool together with ship and cabin descriptions, please click here: Hotel ship

2. Low cost alternatives:
People’s Climate Action offer shared accommodation for NGO groups who have registred beforehand. If you have questions regarding your accommodation on the day of your arrival or you are in need of accommodation, please contact the People’s Climate Action’s hotline: +45 70 22 27 99

3. Couch surfing: Try to find a place to sleep by using the couch surfing community. Find the COP15 group here: Couch surfing

4. Renting an apartment or a summerhouse: Here you can find further places to stay: COP15housing

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Rent a Bike

Copenhagen is a Bicycle City, even in December.
If you want to avoid high public transport costs and the crowded metros, you should rent a bike to get around. Don’t forget to get lights for your bike, it is dark in Copenhagen during winter and the police can charge you with a fine if you miss the lights.

There are many Rent-a-Bike shops in Copenhagen, one of them is:
http://www.cph-bike-rental.dk/
This shop is donating to a bicycle project in Africa.

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Business hours / Klimaforum09 hours

Klimaforum09 will open for visitors all day (December 7- 18) from 10:00-24:00.

Most shops in Copenhagen open at 9:30 / 10:00 until 18:00 / 19:00h from Monday to Friday and Saturday at 9:30h / 10:00h to 15:00 / 16:00. On Sundays most shops are closed. If you plan to eat outside our facilities, be aware that most kitchens close around 22:30.

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Copy and Prints

Please ask our volunteers at the info desk at DGI-byen for the nearest copy facilities. You can use the printer in the volunteer’s office for prints up to 10 pages.

If you need more prints and you would like to order it in advance, you can contact a Co2 neutral printer in Copenhagen: KLS Grafisk Hus A/S

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Contact: The Klimaforum09 Secretariat

Secretariat:

Klimaforum09
Kulturstaldene, Onkel Dannys Plads 1, Bygning 66
DK-1711 Copenhagen V
Denmark
Map: How to get there?

Head of Activities and Logistics:
Safania Eriksen
Mobil: (+)45 29 90 16 07
Email: safania@klimaforum09.org

Head of Programme:
HansHenrik Samuelsen
Mobil: (+)45 25 92 15 67
Email: hanshenrik@klimaforum09.org

Financial Manager:
Lisbet Nielsen
Mobil: (+)45 50 99 80 55
Email: lisbet@klimaforum09.org

Communication Officer: Jeppe Jensen Mobil: (+)45 26 13 60 06 email: jeppe@klimaforum09.org

Ronack Monabay Mobil: (+)45 52 70 26 29 email: ronack.monabay@gmail.com / ronack@echanges-partenariats.org

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Declaration

Here you can find more information about the declaration process: Declaration

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Demonstration 12. December

Join the broad based, popular and family friendly demonstration from central Copenhagen to the Bella Center December 12. :

The Flood for Climate Justice Start: Saturday, 12 December 2009, 10:00 Location: Klimaforum09 / DGI-byen www.copenhagenflood.org

Climate March at the Climate Summit Start Saturday, 12 December 2009, 13:00 - 18:00 Location: Christiansborg Slotsplads / Parliament Square, Copenhagen www.12dec09.dk

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Electricity

We promote energy savings and energy efficiency, so please use electricity with caution - you never know if it is coal based, even in windy Denmark. If you have to use the outlet, you need a 220V/50Hz two-pin continental plug.

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Embassies

Here you can find an overview of embassies and representations in Copenhagen. Please remember to bring all important ID documents. Overview about embassies in Copenhagen

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Emergency

In the case of emergency, please call the fire / ambulance service under 112 . Then afterwards call the Klimaforum09 emergency Group at +45 52 19 09 91.

Pharamcy The nearest 24-hour pharmacy is "steno apotek" at Vesterbrogade 6, Copenhagen Vesterbro. Map

Hospital / Emergency Room The nearest hospital / / emergency room is the "Frederiksberg Hospital" (Phone: +45 38 16 38 16) at Nodre Fasanvej 58 in Copenhagen Frederiksberg. You can reach the hospital by bus No. 29 from the city hall bus station. Map

Police The nearest police station is the Central Police Station at Halmtorvet 20, Copenhagen Vesterbro. You can contact them at: +45 33 25 14 48.

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Excursions

Experience Copenhagen presented by Danish students!
Students from the local high school with a special interest in global agendas would like to show you their perspective on their city and culture.
They offer an alternative version of Copenhagen in exchange for a dialogue on cultural differences.

The tours will depart from the Conference Centre Monday, the 7th of December at 12 pm and will have a duration of approximately two hours. Sign up here: studenttours@klimaforum09.org not later than December 1st, 2009.

Examples of City walks:

Copenhagen Classic: A traditional tour of some of Copenhagen’s most well-known sights. Focus on culture/history.
Copenhagen with a twist: A tour with some less traditional sights – for an example locally on Vesterbro.
Copenhagen Climate tour: A tour which focuses on climate and Copenhagen as a sustainable city.

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Food

DGI-byen
The DGI-byen will offer organic food for about 35dkk and drinks at the café and further places at the venue during all days.

Peoples Kitchen / Onkel Dannys Plads
The Peoples Kitchen is offering organic and vegan food for about 20dkk at Onkel Dannys Plads close to the venue. They are able to server about 3000 meals during lunch and dinner time, so come along and have a taste!

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How to get there?

Orientation

The DGI-byen, the main venue of the Klimaforum09, is located in the heart of Copenhagen, close the Central Station.

Here you can find a map of the Klimaforum09 venues:
Klimaforum09 Venue Map

Here you can find a map of the location of the Klimaforum09 secretariat, the volunteers office, the DGI-byen and how to get there.
Map: How to get there?

On foot / by bicycle – (Yes you can!)

From the Central Station to the Klimaforum09 Venue / DGI-byen

If you stand in front of Copenhagen Central Station main entrance and you have the station in your back, turn left and take the stairs down to the Revitiowsgade. (If you arrive at Central Station you could cut a corner and use the exit in the opposite side of the bus stop/Tivoli/ on the left side.) Turn left and follow the sidewalk (Revitiowsgade) upstairs to the street crossing (Tietgensgade) and turn right. Follow the street/bridge Tietgensgade until the first street turn to the left (you can probably see a huge climbing wall in front of the building on your left hand side). Cross the street zebra-crossing to the left and you will stand right in front of the DGI-byen entrance.

By train

If you arrive at the platform at CPH central station you have to options to go to the Klimaforum09 venue DGI-byen.

1. Follow the platform in the opposite direction of the central station building. Go upstairs in the end of the platform and turn right. Follow the street/bridge Tietgensgade until the first street turn to the left (you can probably see a huge climbing wall in front of the building on your left hand side). Cross the street zebra-crossing to the left and you will stand right in front of the DGI-byen entrance.

2. Follow the platform and the escalator into the central station building. Turn left and leave the building through the side entrance. Turn left and follow the sidewalk (Revitiowsgade) upstairs to the street crossing (Tietgensgade) and turn right. Follow the street/bridge Tietgensgade until the first street turn to the left (you can probably see a huge climbing wall in front of the building on your left hand side). Cross the street zebra-crossing to the left and you will stand right in front of the DGI-byen entrance.

By airplane (Remember to compensate your emissions!)

Arriving at Copenhagen Airport (Københavns Lufthavn, Kastrup) you will have to take the train to the city centre/ Copenhagen Central Station. Follow the train signs inside the Airport towards the platform for trains going to Copenhagen. Trains to Copenhagen Central Station (København H) leaving every 10 minutes and the ride will take around 15 minutes. If you arrive at the platform at CPH central station you have to options to go to the Klimaforum09 venue DGI-byen.

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Info Points

You can find Klimaforum09 Info Points/Info Desk and our volunteers at the Airport, the Central Station, at the Foyer at DGI-byen and at Raahuset at Onkel Dannys Plads. Klimaforum09 Venue Map

Further Info Points are arrange by Klimakollectiv around Copenhagen:
Map Points of interest

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Interpretation

Understanding is the key to every discussion, and we are happy to offer simultaneous interpretation in the Orange Hall and the Green Hall between English, Danish, Spanish and French. Headsets and information about the channels are provided by our volunteers at the entrances of the venues. Please exchange an ID (passport, a driver’s license or a Danish insurance card) for each headset and remember to pick it up after a session.

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Internet

In the foyer of DGI-byen are 60 internet plug-in cables available that are free to use.

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Legal rights / Legal help

Here you can find legal aid information from the Copenhagen Police in Danish, English, German, French and Spanish. Københavns Politi – Welcome to Denmark

Further and more detailed information about your legal rights are available on the web site of the Climate Collective: Climate Collective – Practical Information

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Lost and found

Did you found a brand new notebook and you want the owner to be happy again? Or did you lost your drawings from the Climate Change in Latin America Workshop? Contact the Info Desk in the foyer of the DGI-byen.

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Meeting and workspace

You can book a meeting room on a daily basis at the Info Counter in the foyer of DGI-byen.

The rooms will be issued free of charge following the “first-come, first serve” principle.

If we are not able to provide you with sufficient space, you can rent meeting and working space at:

Republikken - Meeting and workspace facilities

“ Need a place to have your meetings in different and inspiring environment? Or need a place to work for the day? We are central located office and conference space, just 5 min walk from the Central station (Vesterbrogade 24). Meeting rooms varies in size (up to 60 people), includes flipcharts, projector etc. Possibility to buy beverages, food, fruit and cake. Prices from 500 kr - 8000 kr depending on amount of people, hours and room.
Contact: +45 88 300 123. For more information see http://www.rummet.net/ (meeting facilities), http://www.republikken.net/ (office space).”

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Money

The currency in Denmark is the Dansk Kroner /Danish Crown. There are exchange offices at the airport, the central Station and the banks (open Mo-Fr 10.00 -16.00). Most shops and supermarkets accept Visa Card / MasterCard, however, in some cases you can only pay with local bank cards. You can find the nearest ATM at the post building behind the rails and inside the Central Station. The nearest banks are Nordea at Vesterbrogade 8 and Danske Bank at Halmtorvet 27.

1 USD = ca. 4.97 DKK
1 Euro = ca. 7.44 DKK
1 RUB = ca. 0.172 DKK
1 INR = ca. 0.11 DKK
1 CNY = ca. 0.73 DKK
(Nov. 2009)

Find the latest exchange rate here: National Bank Denmark

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Phone cards

Bring your own unlocked GSM phone to make calls. Otherwise you can unlock your cellphone in small retailer’s shops. Prepaid SIM cards like Lebara’s ones are available at most shops and you don’t have to present your ID to purchase one. You can buy top-up for a small amount of money (100 or 200 DKK) and international calling can be reasonably priced. The prepaid credit generally only work in Denmark, but can be purchased in small amounts to avoid waste when you leave.

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Points of interest

Here you can find other events that might be of interest - more climate related events located in Copenhagen: Map Points of interest

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Post Office

You can find the nearest post office inside the central station. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00 Sa-Su 10:00-16:00

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Press / Media

Journalists do not need accreditation to attend Klimaoforum09. Please find more information at:
Information for the Press

Programme

Here you can find the latest version of our programme: Klimaforum09 Programme - All Events

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Public transport

Please use the Journey Planner to figure out how your accommodation and Klimaforum09 can be reached by public transport.

The city of Copenhagen is divided in different public transport zones.
The city centre/Klimaforum09 is in zone 1, and Bella Center/COP15 is in zone 3, so you need a 2 zones ticket.

Map of the public transport zones:
Public Transport Zones

You have several options, you can buy:

A 2 zones ticket, it costs 21 DKK and it’s available for one hour.
A 10 travels clip card for 2 zones: 130 DKK
A 7 days card: 205 DKK (unlimited travels during one week within the 2 zones)
A 30 days card: 320 DKK (unlimited travels during one month within the 2 zones)

From Klimaforum09 to the COP15/Bella Center

Go from the Klimaforum09 venue to Central station.

Take the train at the Central Station in the direction “Københavns Lufthavn/Kastrup” and get off at the stop at “Ørestad station”. Go Upstairs and take the Metro M1 to “Vanløse st”. Get off at the next stop ”Bella Center”. Otherwise, when you are upstairs at “Ørestad station”, you will see the Bella Center and so you are able to reach it by foot. Than just follow the signs.

If you start at Nørreport station in the city centre, you can take the M1 Metro to “Vestamager st” and get off at the stop ”Bella Center”.

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Registration

You can still register for Klimaoforum09 and help us to provide you with further information. You do not need to register for participation in workshops or events, the access to Klimaforum is open to all, free of charge and only limited by space.

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Religion

Please ask our volunteers at the Info Desk, they will lead you to a silent place to pray.

Here you can find a overview about the nearest religions and spiritual locations:

The Moslem’s Culture Institute
Amerikavej 19-21, 1756 Copenhagen V.
Imman: Imran Hussein
Phone: + 45 3324 6786
Open every day from 12:00 – 18:00 (Saturday and Sunday incl.)

The Jewish Community in Denmark -Synagogue
Krystalgade 12, 1172 Copenhagen K.
Chr chief rabbi: Bent Lexner
Mo. 7th - Fr. 11th of Dec. open at 7:00 and 15:40 although Friday 15:30
Saturday 12th: 9:00, 12:10 and 16:15
Sunday 13th: 8:30 and 15:40
Mo.14th –Thur. 17th: 7:00 and 15:40
Friday: 8:.00 and 15:25
Saturday 19th: 9:00, 12:15 and 16:45
Sunday 20th: 8:30 and 15:40
Our guests are welcome to participate.
Climate related events:
Tuesday December 8th: Climate and Judaism - what do the rabbis say and what can we do?
Friday December 11th: Climate and Judaism - what do the rabbis say and what can we do?
Sabbath:
Friday evening December 11th: Chanukah and Shabbat in Copenhagen
Saturday December 12th: Chanukah and Shabbat in Copenhagen

Protestant churches:
Mariakirken
Istedgade 20, 1650 Copenhagen V.
Phone: +45 3322 3309
www.mariakirken.dk

Eliaschurch
Vesterbros Torv 49, 1620 Copenhagen V.
Open daily from 8:00 – 16:00

Vesterbro Bykirke
Eight churches of the district Vesterbro
www.vesterbrobykirke.dk

Event: 24h for the planet
Joined event of Vesterbro Bykirke
Saturday, 12. December 12:00 to Sunday, 13. December 12:00
Eliaskirken (at Vesterbros Torv)
Vesterbrogade 49, 1620 Copenhagen V.
www.24timerforkloden.dk

St Alban’s Church (’The English Church’ - Anglican Church in Copenhagen)
Churchill Parken, Langelinie, near the Little Mermaid and Amalienborg
Five minutes walk from Østerport train and bus station
Chaplain: Revd Jonathan Lloyd
Tel: 33 11 85 18
http://www.st-albans.dk/cop15

Daily Programme (8-18 December):
Church open 08:30-19:30
08:30 Morning Prayer, 12:00 Holy Eucharist, 17:30 Evening Prayer, 18:00-19.00 "A Time for Climate Justice" Talks and Discussions.
Special Weekend Events (12-13 December):
Church open 08:30-late.
On Saturday, 12.12.: 12:00 St Alban’s climate banner meets at Copenhagen Cathedral, 20:00 free "Age of Stupid" film evening, with soup and a time for discussion and reflection.
On Sunday, 13.12.: 10:00 Holy Eucharist.

Catholic church:
Jesu Hjerte Kirke (Jesus Heart Church)
Stenosgade 4, 1616 Copenhagen V.
Phone: +45 3321 8588
stenosgade@mail.dk

Mass:
Monday to Friday: 8:15 and 17:00
Saturday: 8:15 and 18:00(Italian)
Sunday: 10:00 (Latin højmesse), 11:30 (Danish song Mass) and 20:00 (quiet Mass)

Russian Orthodox Church:
Skt. Aleksander Nevskij Church
Bredgade 53, 1260 Copenhagen K.
Phone: +45 3313 6046/3645 and 3346/6130 9342
Ceremonies are every Saturday evening at 17:00 and Sunday at 10:00. All other day closed.
Our guests are welcome to participate.

Buddhism Temple (Tibetan):
Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayuana Tradition "Tong-nyi-Nying-je Ling”
Kompagnisstræde 22, Baghuset, 3.tv., 1208 Copenhagen K.
Director Tine Norup Lauridsen
Phone: +45 3313 1108
cvm@fpmt.dk

Sessions in December:
Monday, 7. December 18:00 – 20:00
Intensiv Mindfulness
Tuesday, 8. December 18:00 – 18:30
Grøn Tara Praksis
Tuesday, 8. December 19:00 – 21:00
Mindfulness Meditation
Thursday, 10. December 17:30 – 18:30
Traditionelle buddhistiske ritualer
Thurday, 10. December 19:00 – 21:00
Studieprogram: Open Heart - Clear Mind
Monday, 14. December 18:00 – 20:00
Intensiv Mindfulness
Tuesday, 15. December 18:00 – 18:30
Grøn Tara Praksis
Tuedsday, 15. December 19:00 - 21:00
Mindfulness Meditation
Thursday, 17. December 19:00 – 21:00
Christmas Closing / Juleafslutning

Raja Yoga Meditation
World Spiritual University
Vodroffsvej 9B, st., 1900 Frederiksberg C.
Tlf.: 3331 0421
copenhagen@dk.bkwsu.org
www.brahmakuris.dk
Open Monday to Friday 18:00 – 18:30
Closed Saturday
Sunday: 18:30 – 19:30
Our guests are welcome.

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Smoking

Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor areas in Denmark. Please go outside, use ashtrays and don’t let your cigarette butts be a threat to the environment.

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Visa

The visa registration has been closed. We will not be able to process further visa applications in time. If you have questions about the visa process, please contact: visa@klimaforum09.org

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Volunteers

We can realise Klimaforum09 only with the help of volunteers. Support Klimaforum09 and become a volunteer. More information under:
Become a volunteer

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Weather

The Danish Meteorology Institute expect an average temperature about 3,7° degree during the day and cosy – 0,5° degree during the nights in December. So you should not hope for a fast climate change in Demark and be prepared for cold, windy and rainy weather!

Latest weather forecast for Copenhagen:
Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut - DMI

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Waste disposal

Please sort waste in following categories: paper and carton; plastic; cans, glass, plastic bottles; electronic waste; batteries; organic waste; residual waste.

Practical Information

Below you can find a list of practical information that should make your life before and at Klimaforum09 easier:

Secretariat:

Om KlimaForum09

Program

Deklaration

Registrering