

Pathways to a fossil fuel phase out
The first-ever conference dedicated to transitioning away from fossil fuels was held in April 2026 when fifty-seven countries met in Santa Marta. Tuvalu and Ireland will host the second.
Hosted by the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative, this session brings together the governments leading this growing coalition to share what Santa Marta delivered, what the next conference must achieve, and how more countries can join.
Hosts: Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative
Speakers
Maina Talia, Minister for Home Affairs, Climate Change and Environment
Philip Nugent, Assistant Secretary and Director General of the EU and International Affairs
Irene Velez-Torres, Cochair, First Conference on the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels; Former Minister of the Environment, Colombia
Al Gore, Former Vice President
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