Recent global disruptions have exposed the risks of continued dependence on fossil fuels. As countries reassess their energy strategies, the case for accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels is clearer than ever.
Fossil fuels are driving pollution, harming health, and accelerating climate disruption, with the heaviest impacts falling on those in the most vulnerable situations.
Today, Governments in Santa Marta concluded a first of its kind international conference to advance this shift and help public policy match the scale of the challenge.
This should include phasing out fossil fuel subsidies, strengthening regulation and accountability, and investing in a just transition that protects people, the planet, and future generations.
Human rights must guide that transition and ensure its benefits are shared fairly.