Colombia Hosts Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Summit With 46 Nations Including Canada
Key Takeaways
- Santa Marta, Colombia hosts first conference on accelerating global fossil-fuel phase-out, April 24–29.
- Attendance reported as 45–46 nations, including Brazil.
- Summit frames energy transition to eliminate fossil fuels, accelerating phase-out.
Global Coalition Forms
Forty-six countries confirmed attendance at Colombia's fossil fuel phase-out conference, including major producers.
“Editing: Helen Popper Forty-six countries, including major oil, coal and gas producers such as Canada, Australia, Brazil and Norway, have confirmed they will attend next month’s first conference on speeding up the global shift from fossil fuels, the Colombian government said on Tuesday”
The summit aims to cement a coalition committed to ending reliance on oil, coal and natural gas.
RTBF noted these 45 nations account for one-fifth of global fossil fuel production and nearly a third of consumption.
Colombia's acting environment minister said all participants agree on the need to prioritize science and move forward urgently.
Regional Climate Advocates Push for Justice
Climate advocates from South and Southeast Asia are urging a faster shift to renewables.
They adopted the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Climate Justice for Southeast Asia and South Asia.
Nacpil warned the Middle East war could undermine progress on slowing coal expansion across Asia.
Colombian Summit Sparks Domestic Debate
The summit did not sit well with some political sectors in Colombia.
“Colombia will host a world summit aimed at eliminating fossil fuels in the country”
Critics argued it stigmatizes sectors key to Colombia's energy sovereignty.
Gustavo Petro confirmed the gathering and highlighted its focus on eliminating fossil fuels.
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