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Colombia, Netherlands Set for Historic Fossil Fuel Conference

11/23/2025

Summary

Story summary

Colombia and the Netherlands will host the first international conference on phasing out fossil fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia, on April 28-29, 2026.
The conference aims to deliver a roadmap for legal, economic, and social pathways.
Colombian Environment Minister Irene Vélez emphasized urgency at the Conference of the Parties 30 (COP30).
Over 80 countries supported the roadmap, including the United Kingdom and Germany, but major oil producers blocked inclusion.

History

Historical Context

The 2026 international conference on phasing out fossil fuels builds on the 2015 Paris Agreement, which united 196 countries, including Colombia and the Netherlands, to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius. Despite support from over 80 nations, major oil producers resisted binding commitments, reflecting ongoing tensions in climate negotiations that could shape future environmental policies.

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Story summary

Colombia and the Netherlands will host the first international conference on phasing out fossil fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia, on April 28-29, 2026.
The conference aims to deliver a roadmap for legal, economic, and social pathways.
Colombian Environment Minister Irene Vélez emphasized urgency at the Conference of the Parties 30 (COP30).
Over 80 countries supported the roadmap, including the United Kingdom and Germany, but major oil producers blocked inclusion.

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