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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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crime11h ago

Illegal gold mining is rapidly expanding in the Amazon, reshaping regional crime profits as gold prices rise.
Criminal groups are laundering illicit gold to appear legally sourced, obscuring true export values.
Mercury use in illegal mining harms communities and ecosystems, increasing illness and contamination.
Peru is highlighted as the epicenter of illegal gold mining in Latin America with significant cross-border implications.
U.S. and international demand sustain illicit gold trade flows across the region.
Authorities are expanding cross-border coordination to fight illicit mining across the Amazon.
Indigenous communities report threats and displacement tied to mining expansion and law enforcement gaps.
Environmental harm from illegal mining includes deforestation and river pollution.
Policy responses include stricter penalties and formalization efforts, with mixed results.
Environmental and social costs are rising as illicit mining profits grow.

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