Fossil Fuel Transition Coalition Presses Ahead Without Colombia at COP31
· World · The Independent, The Hindu
A coalition of countries accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels is preparing to unveil new national plans at the COP31 climate talks in Antalya, Turkey. The initiative presses ahead despite the withdrawal of Colombia, one of its founding members following President Abelardo de la Espriella's election in August. Ireland and Tuvalu are set to take over leadership of the coalition from Colombia and the Netherlands. The Santa Marta conference originally brought 57 countries together in April to turn international commitments into concrete domestic policies. A progress report detailing steps to reduce dependence on coal, oil, and gas is expected to be released this week.
Why it matters
Colombia's exit under its new leadership tests the resilience of international climate coalitions attempting to curb coal, oil, and gas dependency.
Read the original report — The Independent
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