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Santa Marta will host the first Conference for the Transition Beyond Fossil Fuels

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Santa Marta will host the first Conference for the Transition Beyond Fossil Fuels

TL;DR

  • Santa Marta, Colombia, will host the 1st Conference for the Transition Beyond Fossil Fuels from April 24-29, 2026.
  • The conference aims to integrate academics, indigenous communities, assemblies of peoples, unions, multilateral banks, and parliamentarians.
  • Key sessions include climate science for energy decisions, environmental performance reviews, intercultural dialogues, and legislative discussions on three pillars of transition.
  • The agenda also covers the role of popular and solidarity economies, labor and financial sectors, and private sector engagement.
  • The event will feature high-level segments with discussions on economic reconversion and planned fossil fuel extraction reduction, including a presidential address.
  • Activities are scheduled across various locations in Santa Marta, including the Universidad del Magdalena, INVEMAR, and the Puerto de Santa Marta.