The SB62 round of United Nations Climate Change negotiations have concluded in Bonn, Germany. The key takeaway for many participants and observers seems to be: The SB62 advanced some important work, but real-world action is still lagging far behind what is needed, and there needs to be more good faith—and less stalling—in the process of reaching consensus to […]| Climate Civics
Bold climate cooperation can emerge from the second week of the SB62 round of negotiations in Bonn… if countries choose to favor action, investment, and transformation, over further debate an…| Climate Civics
In mid-year climate talks between 197 nations this past week in Bonn, Germany, there have been calls from both wealthy and developing countries for clear, agreed guidance to support mainstream banks, large and small, in starting to act as climate banks. This is a critical stop toward activating the mandate of Article 2.1(c) of the Paris Agreement, […]| Climate Civics
In June 2025, as the Parties to the U.N. Climate Convention (197 nations plus the European Union, with member states among the 197) meet in Bonn, Germany, for the 62nd round of negotiations among the Subsidiary Bodies (SB62), we are seeing grave political and geophysical disruptions across the world. Geophysical impacts, proliferating cost and risk, […]| Climate Civics
Early on Saturday, Rep. Melissa Hortman—the leader of the Democratic Farmer Labor (DFL) Party in the Minnesota House of Representatives—was assassinated at her home, along with her husband. She ser…| Climate Civics
The SB62 round of Earth Diplomacy Leadership workshops explored complexities and leverage points in The Process, while asking detailed questions about ways to bring climate policy and action into e…| Climate Civics
A ‘Blue Note’ policy brief from Climate Civics and the Climate Value Exchange for negotiators at the SB62 round of United Nations Climate Change negotiations, in Bonn, Germany. As negot…| Climate Civics