Global Climate Talks Conclude in Bonn June 8–18, Bonn (Germany)

The 64th session of the Subsidiary Bodies of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) SB64 took place in Bonn, bringing together delegates from about 190 countries. The purpose of the event was to lay the groundwork for future climate decisions and to prepare for the upcoming UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP31), to be held in Antalya, Turkey. The Kyrgyz Republic's delegation, headed by the President's Special Representative for the Mountain Agenda Dinara Kemelova, took part in the session.

At the plenary session, the Kyrgyzstan delegation, speaking on behalf of the Mountain Group, which unites 11 states, noted that mountain countries remain among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change and need access to climate finance, modern technology, and early warning systems. It was emphasized that mountain regions play a key role in global resilience, affecting water security, biodiversity, food systems, and energy for both mountain states and downstream countries.

On June 12, as part of the Bonn Conference, the International Dialogue on Mountains and Climate Change was held, as mandated by the COP30 decision. The discussion involved representatives of more than 30 states, as well as international organizations, NGOs, academia, and local communities. Participants stressed the need to more fully account for the specifics of mountain regions in the international climate agenda and to integrate mountain issues into UNFCCC mandates and work programs. A report with recommendations for consideration at COP31 will be prepared based on the outcomes of the Dialogue.

On June 10, Andorra, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, and Bhutan, with support from the Mountain Partnership Secretariat and other partners, organized a thematic event, "Advancing Mountains and Climate Change: SBSTA 64 Dialogue, COP31 and Next Steps," with the participation of state representatives, international organizations, the academic community, youth, and indigenous peoples. Discussions covered measures to strengthen the climate resilience of mountain regions, including financial mechanisms, debt-for-climate swap instruments, and adaptation and climate risk reduction programs.

The Mountain Group held consultations with the COP31 Presidency (Turkey and Australia) on further advancing the mountain agenda, including capacity-building and improving mountain countries' access to climate finance.

On the sidelines of the events and during bilateral meetings with the GEF, the Adaptation Fund, and representatives of a number of states, partners were briefed on the Second Global Mountain Summit "Bishkek+25."