""Multilateralism and international cooperation are not defined by a single process, but rather by recognizing the governance gaps. (...) even our greatest challenges can be overcome, and we can reach new horizons together.""
""The issue of how to swap coal, oil and gas which are driving global temperatures and causing extreme weather such as drought, storms and heatwaves for more electrification and a faster rollout of renewable energy, is complex.""
""Moving away from coal is a structural transformation that requires money, planning and a strategy for managing social consequences.""
Ministers and experts from over 50 countries convened in Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy. The conference emphasized the need for international cooperation and recognized the unique challenges faced by fossil fuel-dependent nations. Colombia's reliance on coal exports exemplifies the difficulties in shifting away from fossil fuels without alternative income sources. The transition requires careful planning, financial investment, and strategies to mitigate social impacts on vulnerable groups affected by the changes.
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