Colombia talks strive for a ‘coalition of the willing’ to speed fossil fuel exit

Colombia hosts over 50 nations in push for accelerated fossil fuel phase-out amid rising geopolitical tensions. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Colombia talks strive for a ‘coalition of the willing’ to speed fossil fuel exit

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More than 50 countries are gathering in Colombia on Tuesday to advance plans for phasing out planet-heating fossil fuels, with fresh urgency driven by escalating geopolitical tensions. The meeting, hosted by the Colombian government, marks a significant diplomatic effort to build what organizers describe as a 'coalition of the willing' dedicated to speeding the global transition away from coal, oil, and natural gas. Delegates from across the developing and developed worlds are expected to discuss concrete timelines and financing mechanisms to make the exit from fossil fuels both swift and equitable. The summit comes at a critical juncture, as energy markets remain volatile due to ongoing conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, which have disrupted supply chains and reignited debates about energy security. Organizers argue that the current crisis underscores the risks of continued dependence on fossil fuels and the need for a coordinated, accelerated shift to renewable energy sources. Colombia, a major coal producer in Latin America, has positioned itself as a bridge between resource-rich nations and climate advocates, seeking to demonstrate that even fossil-fuel-dependent economies can lead the transition. Background discussions among participants have centered on the outcome of last year's COP28 climate talks in Dubai, where nearly 200 nations agreed for the first time to transition away from fossil fuels. However, that agreement was non-binding and left many details unresolved, including how to finance the shift for poorer countries. The Colombia meeting aims to turn that broad consensus into more concrete commitments, with a focus on national action plans and international cooperation. Several smaller nations heavily impacted by climate change, such as island states, are expected to push for a faster phase-out timeline and greater financial support from wealthier polluters. The initiative also reflects a growing trend of 'minilateralism' in climate diplomacy, where smaller groups of willing nations move ahead on ambitious goals without waiting for unanimity from larger, often gridlocked forums like the United Nations. Critics, however, warn that...

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