The Bonn Climate Conference is one of the key events on the international climate agenda. Held annually in June at the headquarters of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Bonn, Germany, the conference brings together the two permanent subsidiary bodies of the Convention: the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) and the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA). The main objective of these sessions is to address technical, methodological, and operational aspects necessary for the effective implementation of the Climate Convention, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement.
The subsidiary bodies play a fundamental role in climate governance. The SBI is responsible for monitoring the implementation of commitments undertaken by Parties and identifying needs for support, financing, and capacity-building. The SBSTA, in turn, provides scientific and technical information to guide the development of global climate policies. The decisions and texts resulting from the Bonn negotiations are forwarded to the Conference of the Parties (COP), the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP), and the Meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA) for deliberation and formal adoption.
In 2025, the 62nd session of the UNFCCC’s subsidiary bodies (SB 62) takes on an even more strategic role, as it is held less than six months before COP 30, which will be hosted by Brazil. The discussions at SB 62 guide the technical preparation for the November political negotiations and help define shared priorities among the Parties. The SB 62 agenda is extensive and covers key topics of the international climate regime. The main highlights include: the development of indicators and methodologies for the Global Goal on Adaptation; advancement of the work programme on just transition; implementation of the outcomes of the first Global Stocktake (GST), focusing on procedural and logistical aspects; the activities of the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage and strengthening of the Santiago Network; joint work on agriculture and food security; operationalization of technical and financial support for the reporting obligations under Article 13 of the Paris Agreement; initiatives for technology development and transfer; and the promotion of gender equality in climate policies. In addition, several mandated events are being held during the session, such as workshops, technical dialogues, and thematic consultations.
SB 62 is attended by official representatives of the Parties to the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement, as well as the UNFCCC Secretariat, constituted bodies, technical committees, and a wide range of accredited observers, including non-governmental organizations, youth groups, Indigenous Peoples, the private sector, academia, and subnational governments. Also present are technical mechanisms such as the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG), the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), and the Katowice Committee of Experts, among others. SB 62 is being held from 16 to 26 June 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bonn. During this period, Parties meet in formal plenaries, contact groups, informal sessions, and facilitated dialogues to address each item on the agenda. These discussions follow specific negotiation rules previously established by COP decisions and long-standing practices of the climate regime.
The importance of the Bonn Conference lies in its structural role. It is here that technical guidelines, reporting and review procedures, institutional arrangements for funds, transparency frameworks, and operational mechanisms are discussed to uphold international climate commitments. Even without the same political visibility as a COP, SB 62 is essential to ensuring that climate treaties are implemented coherently, transparently, and effectively. Following the SB 62 negotiations is therefore essential to understanding the future of global climate action. This technical space defines how countries’ commitments will be translated into public policies, concrete actions, and accountability mechanisms. For this reason, the work of civil society, legal organizations, and specialized collectives is indispensable in ensuring monitoring, participation, and climate justice.
The Instituto Aimara for Environmental Defense and Education is following SB 62 directly from Bonn, providing legal analysis, technical commentary, and real-time updates on the key discussions shaping the future of international climate policy.
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