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Could this conference be a 'turning point' for the world's use of fossil fuels?
- More than 50 countries gathered in Santa Marta to discuss concrete steps to phase out oil, gas, and coal.
- Countries considered shifting subsidies from fossil fuels to renewable energy and batteries.
- Delegates weighed a mix of binding and nonbinding mechanisms for climate action.
- The conference aimed to complement but not replace United Nations COP talks.
- The conference occurred against an energy crisis and a warming planet, with commentary from experts about the transition’s urgency.
- Colombia is diversifying its economy away from fossil fuels as part of its strategy.
- Experts noted that current pledges under the Paris Agreement are not enough to limit warming to 1.5°C.
- Officials highlighted the need to create employment opportunities for workers in the fossil fuel sector.
- The talks occurred in Santa Marta on Colombia's Caribbean coast amid rising energy prices.
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