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Apr

March in Colombia calls for rapid, just shift away from fossil fuels

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    REN Report / 7 months
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Santa Marta, Colombia– Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of this Caribbean coastal city on Monday, calling for an accelerated global transition away from fossil fuels as international delegates arrived for a landmark conference on energy transition. The “March for a Fossil Free Future” brought together a diverse coalition of local residents, Indigenous communities […]

27
Apr

Governments still spend five times more on fossil fuels than clean energy, new analysis finds

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Santa Marta, Colombia — Governments worldwide are continuing to channel far more public money into fossil fuels than renewable energy, raising concerns about energy security and the pace of the global transition to cleaner systems, according to a new analysis released by the International Institute for Sustainable Development. The findings, published as senior officials gather […]

27
Apr

Global coalition launches ‘People’s Declaration’ urging rapid, just shift from fossil fuels

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Santa Marta, Colombia — A broad alliance of civil society organisations, Indigenous groups, labour representatives, and climate activists has unveiled a sweeping global declaration calling for a fast and equitable transition away from fossil fuels, as governments prepare for a landmark international conference on energy transition. The initiative, titled the People’s Declaration for a Rapid, […]

25
Apr

Global scientists launch new panel to steer fossil fuel phase-out

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    Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 7 months
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Santa Marta Summit: A new international coalition of leading scientists has launched an advisory body aimed at accelerating the global transition away from fossil fuels, responding to mounting pressure for clearer, science-based pathways to limit global warming. The initiative, known as the Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition (SPGET), brings together experts in climate […]

24
Apr

Santa Marta summit opens with focus on climate, biodiversity and Global South priorities

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    REN Report / 7 months
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Santa Marta Summit A high-level international summit opened Friday in Santa Marta, bringing together policymakers, scientists, activists, and development partners to confront escalating climate and biodiversity crises, with a strong emphasis on equity for vulnerable communities. The gathering, hosted on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, is expected to run for several days and produce a joint roadmap […]

23
Apr

Sri Lanka’s power sector overhaul aims to fix deep-rooted inefficiencies, but challenges remain

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    Arul Karki / 7 months
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Sri Lanka is embarking on one of the most significant overhauls of its energy sector in decades, seeking to address chronic inefficiencies, mounting debt, and governance failures that have long strained the country’s economy. While policymakers present the reforms as a pathway to sustainability and affordability, analysts caution that structural changes alone will not guarantee […]

30
Mar

45 countries to join Santa Marta summit on fossil fuel transition

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    Janefar Alam / 8 months
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Bogotá — At least 45 countries have confirmed participation in a landmark international conference in Colombia aimed at accelerating the global shift away from fossil fuels, officials said. The “First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels,” co-hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands, will be held in the coastal city of Santa Marta from April […]

23
Nov

COP30 Concludes in Belém: Gains in Adaptation Finance and Equity, but Fossil Fuel Roadmap Eludes Agreement

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    Janefar Alam / 12 months
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Belém, Brazil Following an intense overtime session that stretched the talks by a full day, the 30th UN Climate Conference (COP30) wrapped up in Belém, Brazil, with notable advancements in adaptation funding, mechanisms for a just transition, and gender-responsive climate strategies. However, the summit left over 88 countries disappointed as efforts to establish a concrete […]

21
Nov

Bangladeshi Youth at COP30 Call for Fast & Fair Transition to Keep 1.5°C Alive

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    Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 12 months
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At the Bangladesh Pavilion of COP30 in Belém, young climate leaders from Bangladesh gathered for a high-level dialogue titled “1.5°C Is Non-Negotiable: Bangladeshi Youth Call for a Fast & Fair Transition.” Organized by Brighters, Bangladesh Youth Climate Coalition, Climate Citizen Network, and Bangladesh Youth COP, the event amplified the urgent demands of Bangladeshi youth for […]