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Activists participate in a demonstration during a conference aimed at transitioning away from fossil fuels Monday, April 27, 2026, in Santa Marta, Colombia.

Video. Summit kicks off in Colombia to accelarate exit from fossil fuels

Updated: 29/04/2026 - 6:55 GMT+2

The two-day segment of ministers and senior officials marks the political centerpiece of the First Conference on Transitioning away from Fossil Fuels, where more than 50 countries have been discussing how to move away from oil, gas and coal.

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