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Frequently Asked Questions are divided into four different topics. Click on each (in the listing to the right) to view the corresponding questions and answers.
Publications and Logos
- What is the procedure for requesting use of UNCED (Earth Summit) and WSSD logo?
- What is the procedure for requesting permissions for reprint and excerpt of publications?
Q1. What is the procedure for requesting use of UNCED (Earth Summit) and WSSD logo?
The logos for the Earth Summit [gif] [eps] and WSSD may be used for illustrative or information purposes only. A waiver of liability form should be submitted to the Division for Sustainable Development. Permission to use the logos for any other purpose must be obtained from the United Nations.
- Guidelines for the use of WSSD logo: [Arabic] [Chinese] [English] [French] [Russian] [Spanish]
- Waiver of liability form: UNCED; WSSD
Q2. What is the procedure for requesting permissions for reprint and excerpt of publications?
United Nations publications, and most of the materials posted on the United Nations website, are copyrighted by the United Nations. Individuals, publishers and commercial companies, non profit organizations, educational institutions, and all interested parties need to receive a written permission granting them the right to reproduce and/or translate United Nations material in print or electronic format.
Guidelines for rights and permissions are available on the UN publications website and requests should be submitted as follows:
For translation, print and electronic rights:
United Nations Publications
2 UN Plaza, DC2 Room 856
New York, NY 10017, USA
Tel: (1) 212 963 5455
Fax: (1) 212 963 3489
Email: unprights@un.org
Contact: Ms. Renata Morteo
Commercial reprints (excerpts), coursepacks, and photocopies:
United Nations Publications
2 UN Plaza, DC2 Room 856
New York, NY 10017, USA
Tel: (1) 212 963 5455
Fax: (1) 212 963 3489
Email: permissions@un.org
Non commercial reprint requests (excerpts):
The Secretary, Publications Board
United Nations, Room L-382C
New York, NY 10017, USA
Tel: (1) 212 963 4664
Fax: (1) 212 963 0077
Email: pubboard@un.org
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