The fossil fuel phase-out summit in Santa Marta, Colombia, concluded with participants evaluating the event attended by nearly 60 countries. Tuvalu and Ireland will host the next summit in 2027 to continue the momentum towards action. Indigenous leaders issued a joint declaration on respecting their rights during the transition away from fossil fuels.
Observers noted some concrete wins at the summit, including the establishment of a global transition scientific panel led by prominent scholars. Teresa Anderson from ActionAid International praised the conference as a significant step towards ending the fossil fuel era. Patricia Suárez emphasized the urgency of moving away from fossil fuels for Indigenous Peoples.
The conference, co-hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands, highlighted the need to accelerate renewable energy deployment. France announced a national road map to transition away from fossil fuels, outlining commitments to international support. The idea for the summit originated from discussions among countries participating in talks on a fossil fuel treaty.
The conference also produced a new scientific panel and a comprehensive final report. Ghana called for the development of an international instrument to manage fossil fuel supply and demand equitably. The event saw diverse sectors advocating for an international framework to regulate fossil fuel production.
