BONN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE (SB62)

Current Context: The 62nd sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB62) are being held from 16 to 26 June 2025 concluded at the World Conference Center, Bonn, Germany.

ABOUT SB62

• What is SB62?
  • It comprises two key UNFCCC technical bodies—SBSTA(Scientific & Technological Advice) and SBI (Implementation)—meeting biannually to prepare for the COP climate negotiations.
• Key Agenda:
  • Article 2 (carbon markets): Negotiations to strengthen rules under the Paris Agreement.
  • New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG): Building the financial roadmap from Baku (COP29) to Belém (COP30) for mobilizing USD 1.3 trillion by 2035.
  • Transparency & Accountability: Reviewing first set of Biennial Transparency Reports and discussing low-emission, climate-resilient development pathways (Article 1c).
  • Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA): Finalizing indicators and frameworks via workshops including Sharm el-Sheikh dialogues.
  • Loss & Damage Fund: Advancing the institutional process for climate-vulnerable nations.
  • Just Transition & Agriculture: Side events and workshops focused on equitable energy transitions and sustainable food systems.
• Participation: Over 5,000 delegates from nearly 200 countries, including governments, scientists, NGOs, IGOs, and indigenous representatives. Also attended by specialized side events like the Bonn Dialogues and Mitigation‑NDC Partnership.
• Purpose: Provide technical groundwork for COP30 in Belém (10–21 November 2025), cementing frameworks on finance, adaptation, climate markets, transparency, and equity.