A major international conference focused on accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels has opened today in Colombia, bringing together governments, industry leaders and climate advocates at a critical moment for global energy policy.
Running through to Wednesday 29 April, the summit is expected to address some of the most pressing questions facing the energy transition—from phasing out oil and gas production to scaling renewables, financing climate action and ensuring a just transition for developing economies.
The gathering comes amid growing tension between climate commitments and continued fossil fuel expansion, with recent shareholder revolts, policy shifts and market volatility highlighting the challenges of aligning economic and environmental priorities.
Key themes to watch:
- Commitments to phase down or phase out fossil fuels
- Financing mechanisms for the Global South
- The role of oil and gas companies in the transition
- Scaling renewables and grid infrastructure
- Just transition frameworks for workers and communities
We’ll be providing live updates, analysis and key takeaways throughout the duration of the summit.
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Friday 24th of April 2026
23:00 GMT
The conference opening today in Santa Marta in Colombia brings together governments, international organisations and industry leaders to accelerate efforts to move the global economy away from coal, oil and gas.
It was announced in the backdrop of the COP30 summit amidst the frustration in uniting UN member countries to commit to the phasing out of fossil fuels.
While it is unlikely any agreements will be made in this first summit, but the ambition is to lay the guidelines and start to build the bridges to get commitments and build up momentum for phasing out fossil fuels.
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