Multiple countries are attempting to accelerate the phasing out of fossil fuels, convening conferences to bypass gridlock at UN climate talks. Colombia is hosting discussions aimed at forming a coalition to advance this transition, excluding former U.S. President Trump.
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"When the largest emitters have been present at the COP negotiations, they have pushed for a veto to prevent any discussion of the need to transition beyond fossil fuels," said the conference host.
More than 50 countries are meeting in Colombia on Tuesday to accelerate plans for phasing out fossil fuels, which contribute to global warming, with a renewed sense of urgency driven by geopolitical tensions.
At an unprecedented meeting in Colombia, delegates from more than 50 countries want to chart a practical path to wean the world off fossil fuels. Can they succeed where the UN climate talks have failed?