First International Conference for the Phase-out of Fossil Fuels to be hosted by Colombia and The Netherlands

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🗞️ Driving the news: As COP30 negotiations in Brazil extended past their Friday deadline, tensions emerged over the omission of fossil fuel phase-out language in the draft deal
• In response, Colombia and the Netherlands have announced they will co-host the First International Conference on the Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia, in April 2026
• The conference aims to build a global roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels in a just and equitable manner, with a focus on ensuring no country or community is left behind

🔭 The context: This announcement follows frustration over the COP30 text, which lacked concrete plans for transitioning away from fossil fuels
• Key nations like Saudi Arabia, Russia, and India have resisted stronger commitments, highlighting the complexities of aligning global efforts on fossil fuel reduction
• The proposed conference builds on global momentum for a fossil-free future, with support from countries like Tuvalu and Vanuatu, which are most affected by climate impacts

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The planned conference and the growing call for a Fossil Fuel Treaty underscore the urgent need for coordinated action to reduce global fossil fuel dependency, which currently exceeds Paris-aligned levels
• This push for a just transition is vital for limiting warming to 1.5°C, preventing the worst effects of climate change, and ensuring vulnerable populations, like island nations, are protected from future climate disasters

⏭️ What’s next: The conference will convene in April 2026 and is expected to spark critical dialogue on the global phase-out of fossil fuels
• It will bring together governments, indigenous and rural communities, civil society, and industry leaders to chart out practical, fair pathways for transitioning to renewable energy and mitigating climate impacts on vulnerable nations

💬 One quote: “We must leave this COP with a global roadmap that guides us, not symbolically, but concretely, our collective efforts to phase out fossil fuels.” — Irene Vélez Torres, Minister of Environment, Colombia

📈 One stat: Global fossil fuel production is projected to exceed Paris-aligned levels by more than 120% by 2030, and 4.5 times higher than what is allowed under a 1.5°C pathway by 2050

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