"Retamal expressed optimism that the conference in Colombia could spark a new global political movement, stating, 'In the '90s, climate became an issue at the UN level because a few countries decided to start working on that and pushing for the UN system to address the issue.'"
"Colombian Environment Minister Irene Velez Torres noted that the conference includes not only countries on the front lines of climate change but also major fossil fuel producers like Canada, Australia, and the UK, emphasizing the unprecedented nature of this gathering."
The conference in Santa Marta, Colombia, aims to create a practical plan for reducing global dependence on fossil fuels. Over 50 countries are participating, including major fossil fuel producers. The event follows frustrations from last year's UN climate talks, which failed to establish a binding mandate to phase out fossil fuels due to opposition from petrostates. Retamal believes this conference could serve as a catalyst for change, reflecting a broad international recognition of the need to end the fossil fuel era.
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