The SBs, also named UNFCCC Bonn Climate Change Conference, takes place every June in Bonn at the World Conference Centre to prepare the United Nations Climate Change Conference, the biggest Climate Conference in the World.

Delegates from several countries, members from NGOs and other civil organisations, activists and lobbyists from around the world attend the SB Conferences every year to negotiate about coordinated climate action worldwide.

There are many young climate activists from around the world coming to the SB60 in Bonn. They usually have a very limited budget and accommodations are very expensive. Therefore, they need cheap accommodation to be able to attend the conference.

Usually, most of the activists are accredited for the conference, which means they are allowed to attend the conference to try to influence decisions. Especially for activists from the Global South it is very important to attend the conference because their voices are often ignored.

Therefore, we are looking for volunteers in Bonn who are interested in hosting activists during their stay here. The bed exchange platform was developed by the Developers For Future and the bed exchange is organised by member of the Klimadelegation and Fridays For Future Bonn.

No, we are looking for volunteers who can host activists free of charge. Most of them are very young and do not have much money. The whole reason of the bed exchange is to provide free accommodation

It is not possible to say how full the diary of individual guests will be, as this depends a lot on the type of badge they have received. This means that some guests will spend almost every day completely at the conference while others will only have access to the conference for a few days, but may be involved in activities outside. Even if your guest does not have access to the conference on some days, he/she can still take part in actions on site, e.g. through the climate camp. It is therefore important to communicate well with the guests before travelling to avoid possible misunderstandings.

To become a host, you need to have a spare room or bed or sofa or space for an air mattress available during the UNFCCC Bonn Climate Conference.

No! You can also host the guests for a few days. We are happy for any kind of accommodation no matter how long you can offer accommodation. Some guests are traveling to Bonn just for a few days so maybe we find your perfect match.

To register as a host, you have to fill in the "Host" Form on the Website by clicking the “Register as a Host” button.

Yes! You can host as many activists as you wish if you have the space. Just add the way of accomodation for each person in the form and the number of guests you can host.

The digital bed exchange platform aims to connect young climate activists with hosts in Bonn who are willing to offer them a place to stay during the UNFCCC Bonn Climate Conference (SB60). The hosts houses are not hotels, they are hosting guests for free and you have no claims against them.

To register for the platform, you have to click on the "Register as a Guest" button and fulfill the form.

You can apply to be placed with your friend(s) for that you can share a link through your profile with your friends. Please keep in mind that might mean that you will share a double bed. However, we can not guarantee to find a place for the both of you to stay.

No. Despite doing our utmost to have as much accommodation available, we expect more demand than supply for rooms. Hence, we will allocate rooms according to priority groups outlined below.

After we match hosts and guests according to the outlined criterias above, we will send you the information about your host. This might be shortly before your arrival, we will do our best to send you all the information as soon as possible. Please contact your hosts as soon as possible after receiving their contact information to sort out the details about your stay.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your host or bedexchange@klimadelegation.de. There is also an emergency phone but please use it only in emergencies.

If you need a confirmation for accommodation (e. g. Visa application) you are kindly asked to reach out to your host. They are informed about the possibility for Visa letters and received a corresponding document. We also have support from the city of Bonn. We hope that this will help you to receive a Visa more easily.

If you cannot come to the conference, please contact bedexchange@klimadelegation.de and your host immediately, so we can offer your bed to someone else! Please do not give the address of your host to other activists.

Please contact your host about what you will need at their place. Remember that your host is not a hotel.

As a guest, you are responsible for respecting your host's space and house rules and communicating clearly and respectfully with them. Please talk to your host about how to access the accommodation. You also have to keep the place tidy. Please read the guidebook for more cultural information.

Please ask your host first. They are inviting you in their personal space therefore you cannot invite your friends unless your host told you otherwise. There are several cafes, restaurants, pubs or public parks where you can meet your friends.

We prepared an actitivist’s guidebook for you. You can find it here. If there are any more questions not answered in the guidebook, feel free to contact bedexchange@klimadelegation.de.

If you encounter any issues during your stay with your host, please contact us immediately at bedexchange@klimadelegation.de. We will do our best to help resolve the issue and ensure that you have a safe and comfortable stay.

Yes, you can leave feedback at bedexchange@klimadelegation.de to help us in the future. You will be contacted accordingly.

If you encounter any issues after your stay, please contact bedexchange@klimadelegation.de.