Global Transition Away from Fossil Fuels Conference Begins, Brazil's Initiative Takes Center Stage
The 'First International Conference on the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels' opened in Colombia with about 60 countries participating. Brazil's 'Energy Transition Roadmap' has become the core of the discussions, aiming to phase out fossil fuels.
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(CNA Reporter Tang Ya-ling, Sao Paulo, 22nd) The "First International Conference on the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels" will be held in Santa Marta, Colombia, starting from the 24th, bringing together representatives from about 60 countries to discuss energy transition. The "Energy Transition Roadmap" initiative proposed by Brazil at COP30 held in the Amazon last year, which garnered support from 80 countries, has become the core of the discussions at this conference, despite not being included in formal documents.
This conference, jointly promoted by Colombia and the Netherlands, is not part of the formal negotiations of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), but serves as a supplementary platform focusing on three main topics: overcoming economic dependence, adjusting energy supply and demand, and promoting international cooperation and climate diplomacy. A transnational scientific panel is expected to be established during the meeting, a "People's Assembly" will be held, and a leaders' summit will conclude the event on the 28th and 29th.
According to a report by the news website UOL, Brazil is playing a significant role in the conference. At the COP30 meeting held for the first time in the Amazon last year, Brazil proposed the "Energy Transition Roadmap" initiative. Its core objective is to provide a concrete blueprint of action for the global phase-out of fossil fuels, the promotion of renewable energy, and the reduction of deforestation.
This political initiative has received support from 80 countries. Although it failed to be included in formal documents, it has become the core of the discussions at this conference. The Brazilian government is currently compiling opinions from various sectors and expects to submit a complete proposal at COP31 in November this year. Major energy exporters such as Australia, Canada, Mexico, Norway, and the European Union have expressed their support, but the United States, China, and India are not participating.
The environmental group World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has called on countries to show a "strong political signal" to stop new fossil fuel development, phase out subsidies, and ensure a fair and orderly transition process. Greenpeace warned that oil exploration projects at the mouth of the Amazon River could cause irreversible ecological impact.
Furthermore, the conflict in the Persian Gulf has disrupted about 20% of the global oil and gas supply, causing oil prices to soar to $100 per barrel, adding urgency to the conference. Brazilian media outlet O Globo cited expert analysis indicating that energy security and climate action must be considered simultaneously, and that Brazil, with its progress in renewable energy and biofuels, has the potential to lead the transition of the Global South.
Analysts point out that the conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels is seen as a key node in the global energy transition, serving both as a continuation of the COP28 consensus on "phasing out fossil fuels" and paving the way for COP31. All parties expect Brazil to play a bridging role here, promoting multilateral cooperation and turning commitments into concrete actions. (Editor: Wei Shu) 1150423
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(CNA Reporter Tang Ya-ling, Sao Paulo, 22nd) The "First International Conference on the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels" will be held in Santa Marta, Colombia, starting from the 24th, bringing together representatives from about 60 countries to discuss energy transition. The "Energy Transition Roadmap" initiative proposed by Brazil at COP30 held in the Amazon last year, which garnered support from 80 countries, has become the core of the discussions at this conference, despite not being included in formal documents.
This conference, jointly promoted by Colombia and the Netherlands, is not part of the formal negotiations of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), but serves as a supplementary platform focusing on three main topics: overcoming economic dependence, adjusting energy supply and demand, and promoting international cooperation and climate diplomacy. A transnational scientific panel is expected to be established during the meeting, a "People's Assembly" will be held, and a leaders' summit will conclude the event on the 28th and 29th.
According to a report by the news website UOL, Brazil is playing a significant role in the conference. At the COP30 meeting held for the first time in the Amazon last year, Brazil proposed the "Energy Transition Roadmap" initiative. Its core objective is to provide a concrete blueprint of action for the global phase-out of fossil fuels, the promotion of renewable energy, and the reduction of deforestation.
This political initiative has received support from 80 countries. Although it failed to be included in formal documents, it has become the core of the discussions at this conference. The Brazilian government is currently compiling opinions from various sectors and expects to submit a complete proposal at COP31 in November this year. Major energy exporters such as Australia, Canada, Mexico, Norway, and the European Union have expressed their support, but the United States, China, and India are not participating.
The environmental group World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has called on countries to show a "strong political signal" to stop new fossil fuel development, phase out subsidies, and ensure a fair and orderly transition process. Greenpeace warned that oil exploration projects at the mouth of the Amazon River could cause irreversible ecological impact.
Furthermore, the conflict in the Persian Gulf has disrupted about 20% of the global oil and gas supply, causing oil prices to soar to $100 per barrel, adding urgency to the conference. Brazilian media outlet O Globo cited expert analysis indicating that energy security and climate action must be considered simultaneously, and that Brazil, with its progress in renewable energy and biofuels, has the potential to lead the transition of the Global South.
Analysts point out that the conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels is seen as a key node in the global energy transition, serving both as a continuation of the COP28 consensus on "phasing out fossil fuels" and paving the way for COP31. All parties expect Brazil to play a bridging role here, promoting multilateral cooperation and turning commitments into concrete actions. (Editor: Wei Shu) 1150423
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