‘Historic breakthrough’: Colombia climate talks end with hopes for fossil fuel phaseout
Summary
Nearly 60 countries met in Colombia to create plans for ending the use and production of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas. This new effort asks governments to make voluntary roadmaps to reduce fossil fuels, aiming to slow climate change through a global cooperative approach.Key Facts
- The meeting in Colombia brought together 59 countries willing to commit to phasing out fossil fuels.
- Major fossil fuel users and producers such as the US, China, India, Russia, and Saudi Arabia did not participate.
- The participating countries represent over half of the world’s economic output and nearly one-third of energy use.
- Countries will develop national roadmaps explaining how they plan to reduce fossil fuel production and demand, but there are no strict deadlines.
- Colombia and the Netherlands co-hosted the talks, with Colombia also creating a scientific panel to guide the process.
- France was the first developed country to publish a national roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels during the conference.
- The talks included discussions about trade, debt, fossil fuel subsidies, and support for poorer nations to manage the transition.
- The initiative aims to be more focused than the existing Paris agreement plans, which don’t fully address fossil fuel exports’ climate impacts.
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