Bonn Climate Camp is an independent, volunteer-run gathering held beside the UN climate talks in Bonn. Climate-justice movements use the physical camp to organize, connect, learn and rest through workshops, open events and shared space.
The 2026 edition ran from 7 to 18 June near the UN conference venue. The camp itself did not provide UNFCCC accreditation.
Benefits & funding
- The camp offered workshops, open events, organizing and strategy space, practical support and a free dinner for participants each evening from 7 to 18 June 2026.
- Tent space was available mainly to on-site volunteers; the separate BedExchange could try to match visitors with hosts but did not guarantee accommodation.
- General participants could attend without Bridge funding and otherwise arranged their own travel and accommodation.
- Through the separate Bonn Climate Camp Bridge route, a small number of selected advocates and activists from the Global South could receive fully funded travel support.
Eligibility
- Camp activities were open to everyone who agreed with the camp’s values; no nationality, residency, degree, age or experience requirement was stated.
- Individuals could participate or volunteer, while groups could use the space for activities, request an overnight stay or propose a programme contribution.
- Bridge applicants had to be groups, initiatives or established NGOs working on intersectional climate justice and could nominate up to two participants.
- Participation in the camp did not include accreditation for the UNFCCC conference.
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Application process
- 1General participants followed the official news channel and joined activities during the camp; the official site stated no separate attendee application.
- 2Individuals could join the on-site volunteer Signal group or contact the coordination team.
- 3Groups contacted the organizers about overnight stays or activities; programme contributors used the annual call, which closed on 18 May 2026.
- 4Eligible organizations seeking Bridge travel support applied through its separate form; the 2026 deadline was 31 March at 11:59 p.m. GMT and selections have concluded.
- 5Prospective 2027 participants should monitor the official site and social channels because no next opening date has been announced.
Program timeline
Bonn Climate Camp Bridge applications closed at 11:59 p.m. GMT
Mar 31, 2026
Programme-contribution applications closed at 11:59 p.m. UTC
May 18, 2026
Programme applicants were due to receive decisions
May 30, 2026
Bonn Climate Camp 2026 started
Jun 7, 2026
Bonn Climate Camp 2026 ended
Jun 18, 2026