SB64 Media Advisory - Defend the Science

16 June 2026

• What: Defend the Science Press Conference

• When: 17 June 2026

• Time: 3pm CEST

• Where: Nairobi 4 Room, World Conference Center Bonn. Bonn, Germany

• Watch Virtually: https://unfccc-events.azureedge.net/SB64_114114

Progress in international climate negotiations depends on science. But right now, it's under attack.

A group of countries and civil society representatives, including representatives of the Friends of Science and the Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN), will hold a press conference on Wednesday, 17 June at 3 PM to defend science as the heart of decision-making in the UNFCCC process, and discuss how science paves the way for a future that is secure, safe, and healthy for everyone.

Speakers will include:

• Manjeet Dhakal (Least Developed Countries Group)

• Felix Wertli (Switzerland)

• Sivendra Michael (Fiji)

• Gabriel Kapka (Sierra Leone)

• Ana Aguilar (Panama) 

• Sindra Sharma, Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN)

Media Contact

Dylan Kava, Strategic Communications Lead, PICAN

dylan.kava@pican.org | +679 9061989 (Bonn / GMT+2)