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Global Santa Marta Summit Plans Phased Fossil-Fuel Exit

4/24/2026

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The Santa Marta summit, April 24-29 in Colombia, gathers delegates from over 50 nations for the first global meeting devoted to planning a phased exit from oil, gas and coal outside the UN climate process.
Organizers require participants to sign a non-fossil-fuel-company disclosure and to produce a report on dependence and cooperation.
Canada is sending negotiators but no ministers, a move officials say could shape COP31 talks.

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The Santa Marta summit, April 24-29 in Colombia, gathers delegates from over 50 nations for the first global meeting devoted to planning a phased exit from oil, gas and coal outside the UN climate process.
Organizers require participants to sign a non-fossil-fuel-company disclosure and to produce a report on dependence and cooperation.
Canada is sending negotiators but no ministers, a move officials say could shape COP31 talks.