High-level international negotiations to accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels have begun in the Colombian city of Santa Marta, with the participation of over 50 countries. This was reported by the Associated Press, according to UNN.
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The two-day summit, attended by ministers and high-ranking officials, became the central event of the First Fossil Fuel Transition Conference. Participants are discussing ways to transition from oil, gas, and coal to cleaner energy sources amid growing concerns over global warming.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro stated that the world risks reaching a "point of no return" if the Amazon's role in climate regulation is not preserved.
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The Amazon rainforest is burning
Conference participants also criticized previous UN climate talks for the lack of concrete decisions regarding the reduction of fossil fuel extraction. Dutch Climate Policy Minister Stientje van Veldhoven noted that the phase-out of fossil fuels is "inevitable" not only for environmental reasons but also to strengthen energy security.
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