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Colombia's environment minister says Middle East crisis should speed energy transition

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  • Colombia's environment minister says global crises, including the Middle East conflict, should accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels.
  • The Santa Marta dialogue should inform upcoming negotiations, not bind them, as countries discuss moving beyond fossil fuels.
  • Colombia has expanded renewable power, raising solar and wind from about 1% to 16% of the electricity mix, while excluding large hydropower.

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Colombia's environment minister says Middle East crisis should speed energy transition

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Colombia's environment minister says Middle East crisis should speed energy transition

Colombia's environment minister says Middle East crisis should speed energy transition

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Colombia's environment minister says Middle East crisis should speed energy transition

Colombia's environment minister says Middle East crisis should speed energy transition

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Colombia's environment minister says Middle East crisis should speed energy transition

Colombia's environment minister says Middle East crisis should speed energy transition

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Colombia's environment minister says Middle East crisis should speed energy transition

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