Nations urged to 'go further' as fossil fuel exit talks wrap in Colombia
Nations gather in Colombia for climate talks, urging a faster transition away from fossil fuels amidst global energy concerns and the need for concrete action. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Nations urged to 'go further' as fossil fuel exit talks wrap up in ColombiaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxMinisters and envoys gathered in the coal port of Santa Marta in the hope of speeding the shift away from planet-heating fossil fuels and breaking a stalemate at the UN climate talks.PHOTO: AFPPublished Apr 30, 2026, 12:15 PMUpdated Apr 30, 2026, 01:50 PMListenSummariseNearly 60 nations met in Colombia to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels, bypassing UN climate talks that stalled on the issue."Big results" included creating an expert panel to aid global transitions. Tuvalu and Ireland will host next year, showing continued momentum.Middle East crisis highlighted fossil fuel reliance risks.
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