Could this conference be a 'turning point' for the world's use of fossil fuels?

More than 50 nations gather in Colombia to debate a definitive timeline for ending fossil fuel dependence amid global energy pressures. | Contesto: cronaca

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SANTA MARTA, Colombia — More than 50 countries have converged on this Caribbean coastal city this week for what some delegates are already calling a potential turning point in the global effort to phase out oil, gas, and coal. The conference, set against the dual crises of an energy crunch and a warming planet, marks one of the most concrete international discussions yet on ending the world’s reliance on fossil fuels. The meeting in Santa Marta brings together energy ministers, climate negotiators, and policy experts from nations that collectively represent a significant share of global carbon emissions. Unlike previous climate summits that focused on broad pledges, this gathering is centered on specific, actionable steps to reduce extraction and consumption of fossil fuels. Organizers have framed the event as a working session rather than a ceremonial forum, with breakout groups dedicated to timelines, financial mechanisms, and just transition strategies for fossil-fuel-dependent economies. The timing of the conference is critical. Energy prices have soared worldwide following geopolitical disruptions, prompting some countries to increase coal and natural gas production in the short term. At the same time, the United Nations has warned that current climate commitments put the world on track for 2.5 degrees Celsius of warming by the end of the century, far above the Paris Agreement’s 1.5-degree target. Delegates here argue that the energy crisis, while painful, also accelerates the case for renewables as a more stable and sustainable alternative. Colombia, a major oil and coal producer, is hosting the conference as a signal of its own shifting priorities. President Gustavo Petro has pledged to wean the country off fossil fuels and invest in green energy, though the plan faces political and economic hurdles. Environmental groups have cautiously welcomed the summit but note that previous similar gatherings have produced more rhetoric than results. They are watching for concrete commitments, such as a date certain for ending new drilling licenses or a fund to help developing nations transition. The significance of the Santa Marta meeting extends beyond its...

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