How frustration at Cop stalemates has inspired first global talks to ditch fossil fuels
Summary
The first global conference focused solely on moving away from fossil fuels is being held in Santa Marta, Colombia, from April 24 to 29, co-hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands. Fifty-four countries and various groups are meeting to create a plan to switch to cleaner energy, while some major fossil fuel producers like the US, China, and India are not attending.Key Facts
- The conference is called the Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels conference.
- It is taking place from April 24 to 29, 2024, in Santa Marta, Colombia.
- 54 countries and several groups including civil society and academics are participating.
- Participants represent about one-fifth of global fossil fuel production and one-third of fossil fuel demand.
- The conference aims to create a clear plan to move the world economy to low-carbon energy sources like wind and solar power.
- This event is separate from the annual UN climate meetings (COP), which require consensus and have struggled to address fossil fuels directly.
- Major fossil fuel emitters such as the United States, China, India, Russia, Iran, and Japan are not attending.
- The recent oil price surge caused by the Iran conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz is pushing some countries to support renewable energy more strongly.
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