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60 Nations Convene Colombian Climate Summit, Excluding Fossil Producers

4/25/2026

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On 24 April 2026, 60 nations met in Santa Marta, Colombia, for a “coalition of the willing” summit that excluded fossil-fuel producers.
Irish President Mary Robinson warned the summit is urgent because Middle-East conflict has raised oil prices, while Colombia’s environment minister Irene Vélez Torres said it excludes countries like United States that block action.
Dutch diplomat Bastiaan Hassing said summit will link participants with investors to speed energy transition.

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On 24 April 2026, 60 nations met in Santa Marta, Colombia, for a “coalition of the willing” summit that excluded fossil-fuel producers.
Irish President Mary Robinson warned the summit is urgent because Middle-East conflict has raised oil prices, while Colombia’s environment minister Irene Vélez Torres said it excludes countries like United States that block action.
Dutch diplomat Bastiaan Hassing said summit will link participants with investors to speed energy transition.