Colombia Hosts Historic Summit to Launch Global Fossil Fuel Phaseout

Colombia will host the First International Conference for the Transition Beyond Fossil Fuels, co-organized with the Netherlands.

“Towards the exit from fossil fuels”

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The summit brings together 45 countries to build concrete pathways toward decarbonized economies.

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Fossil fuels are responsible for more than 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

President Gustavo Petro confirmed the event, highlighting decarbonization as fundamental for human existence.

The conference is designed to launch an ongoing international process.

The summit is expected to launch a coalition of countries willing to set timelines and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

The coalition builds on the Belém Declaration signed by 24 countries including major fossil fuel producers.

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Colombia positions itself as a coordinator of a bloc pushing for more ambitious changes.

45 countries confirmed including major hydrocarbon producers from Europe and North America.

The coalition intends to establish verifiable targets and support for just transition.

Colombia faces the challenge of balancing economic dependence on hydrocarbon exports with decarbonization.

“A coalition of countries determined to put an end to fossil fuels is to be launched at the end of April during an international conference in Colombia, while the world is experiencing a 'maximum' energy crisis due to the war in the Middle East, announced on Tuesday by the Colombian Environment Minister”

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The summit will address how to overcome economic dependence and eliminate subsidies.

The War in the Middle East has pushed oil prices up and highlighted vulnerabilities.

The conference aims to complement existing multilateral processes.