From pledges to road maps, nations organize around fossil fuel phaseout
In April 2026, 57 nations, primarily from the Global South, gathered in Santa Marta, Colombia, to form the Santa Marta Coalition and develop strategies for phasing out fossil fuels. The summit introduced a scientific panel and workstreams to help countries align their transition plans with climate goals, financial reforms, and trade policies. Colombia and France announced their own fossil fuel phaseout road maps, signaling growing international momentum toward reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The coalition aims to influence other nations through successful examples and advocacy at future climate negotiations.
A group of 57 nations, mostly from the Global South, met in Colombia to create plans for phasing out fossil fuels and set up a scientific panel to guide the process.
This effort could influence other countries to follow suit, helping reduce global emissions and address climate change through coordinated action.
It shows how international collaboration and science can drive meaningful environmental progress, offering hope for a sustainable future.
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