How Santa Marta Showed The World A New Way Forward

Colombia and the Netherlands co-hosted a Santa Marta conference with more than 50 countries, businesses, investors and civil society groups.

The meeting focused on the practical finance, industry and policy conditions needed for a just transition away from fossil fuels, not new global targets.

The article says the shift reflects growing concern about fossil-fuel volatility, energy security and the need to include producer economies in the transition.

It also highlights the importance of policy certainty to unlock investment in clean electricity, electrification and long-term competitiveness.