Fossil fuel coalition presses ahead after Colombia's withdrawal
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 02:31 · Archive
A 57-country coalition to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels is continuing despite Colombia's departure as a founding member.
A coalition of 57 countries seeking to accelerate the global transition away from fossil fuels is pressing ahead despite the withdrawal of Colombia, one of its founding members. The coalition was launched in the Colombian coastal city of Santa Marta in April and is expected to release a progress report at ongoing United Nations climate talks (COP31) in Antalya, Turkey, outlining steps taken by participating countries to reduce dependence on coal, oil and gas.
Ireland and the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu are preparing to take over leadership of the initiative from Colombia and the Netherlands. A second international conference is planned for July 2027, with preparations well advanced for events in both countries. Ireland's Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment confirmed Colombia's withdrawal and said further details would be announced at a formal handover during COP31. Neither Colombia's Environment Ministry nor its presidential office responded to questions about the withdrawal or whether it would attend the next conference.
The department stated: 'This process is bigger than any one country.'
How it is being reported
- Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original championA coalition of 57 countries seeking to accelerate the global transition away from fossil fuels is pressing ahead despite the withdrawal of founding member Colombia.News4Jax · 15 Nov, 02:01
- Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original championA coalition of 57 countries seeking to accelerate the global transition away from fossil fuels is pressing ahead despite the withdrawal of founding member Colombia.Clickorlando · 15 Nov, 02:01
In this story: Colombia · Ireland · Tuvalu · Netherlands · Turkey · Santa Marta
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