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Colombia convenes climate ‘coalition of the willing’ to break global fossil fuel deadlock

Colombia and the Netherlands will co-host a new global conference in Santa Marta to push for a transition away from fossil fuels.
The event aims to break UN climate deadlock by assembling about 54 countries and key economies.
The conference will focus on financing, technology transfer, and practical transition pathways for developing nations.
Indigenous peoples and marginalized groups will have a strong voice at a dedicated people’s summit during the event.
Colombia has stopped licensing new coal, oil, or gas exploration as part of its green transition plan.
The conference seeks a scientists’ report and a finance plan to help nations transition without debt traps.
The event occurs amid energy stress and rising oil prices following tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine conflicts.
Colombia highlights a shift from fossil fuels to renewables as the energy transition gains momentum globally.
The gathering includes major fossil fuel producers among participants, illustrating the complexities of global energy politics.
The conference aligns with calls from climate groups for a more inclusive and effective UN climate governance framework.

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