after the SB64 climate talks, On the way to COP31 – CIDSE
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after the SB64 climate talks, On the way to COP31

The UNFCCC climate talks (SB64) took place in Bonn from 8 to 18 June. Civil society and governments from the Global South were expecting advancements in key discussions on adaptation, agriculture, climate finance (Veredas Dialogue and the Work Programme on Climate Finance), and the COP30 Presidency Roadmap on transitioning away from fossil fuels. 

Our delegation 
A CIDSE delegation, represented by Liz Cronin (CAFOD), Bettina Dürr (Fastenaktion), Anika Schröder and Madeleine Wörner (Misereor), Martin Krenn (KOO), Michael O’Brien (Trócaire), Winnie Nalubowa and Pedro Guzmán (CIDSE Secretariat), participated in various activities and closely followed some of the negotiations taking place in Bonn. 

Activities 
Our first activity was a side event on 8 June, titled “Santa Marta and Beyond: Delivering on the TAFF — Civil Society and Government Perspectives“. The panel aimed to promote open dialogue about the lessons learned from the Santa Marta conference and the challenges that governments will face before the next conference in Tuvalu. The panel also discussed ways to encourage more active participation from both participating and non-participating countries given the urgent need to reduce the threats posed by climate change and fossil fuel production. 
 

CIDSE official side event, Bonn 8 June 2026. Photo credit: CIDSE.


In collaboration with the Network of Catholic Climate and Environment Actors (NCCEA), we organised two meetings with the Holy See delegation to further discuss the NCCEA key thematic priorities and other possible cross-cutting related topics, as well as two press conferences on 8 June and 12 June. 

NCCEA meeting with the Holy See delegation, 11 June 2026. Photo credit: CIDSE.


NCCEA Press conference, 8 June 2026. Photo credit: CIDSE.


On 11 June, we held a Climate Relay Dialogue on Climate Finance, titled “Climate Finance for the People and the Planet: A Dialogue on Driving Ambition, Implementation, and Justice.” The goal was to bring together Catholic organisations, faith leaders, and civil society to evaluate the current state of climate finance delivery. Attendees discussed concrete measures on how faith leaders and civil society can influence and challenge the current climate finance landscape. 

CIDSE Climate Relay Dialogue participants, 11 June 2026. Photo credit: CIDSE.


Next steps 
Following COP30, debates continue about how governments will commit to taking progressive and consistent action to reduce the impact of current climate change events and build resilience in vulnerable countries. However, this requires more than just words. It requires turning commitments into reality. Disappointingly, some governments delayed making decisions in Bonn, resulting in key topics being pushed to COP31 for discussion. The COP31 Presidency (Türkiye) and the President of the negotiations (Australia) must now encourage governments to reach a consensus and recognise that we are closer than ever to reaching the point of no return. 

CIDSE will continue to monitor negotiations and outcomes related to the Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels, in connection with the COP30 Presidency Roadmap and the Second Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels (JTAFF) conference, which will be co-hosted by Ireland and Tuvalu next year. We will also follow climate finance negotiations, through the Veredas Dialogue and Article 9. In collaboration with the NCCEA, faith-based organisations, CAN International, and other civil society networks, we will urge governments to turn their words, agreements and commitments into action. 

VIDEO CLIPS 

Liz Cronin, Climate Policy lead, CAFOD on climate finance and debt. 
Martin Krenn Policy officer, KOO on climate finance.
Bettina Dürr, Programme Manager Climate Justice, Fastenaktion on transitioning away from fossil fuels. 
Winnie Nabulowa, Advocacy Assistant, CIDSE on just transition. 



Contact: Pedro Guzmán, Energy and Extractivism Policy Officer, guzman(at)cidse.org 
Cover illustration: CIDSE delegates at SB64 climate talks, Bonn, June 2026. Credit: CIDSE. 

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