RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, March 25, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Colombia plans to lead the formation of a global coalition of nations at an international meeting in April that want to end the use of fossil fuels, the country's Environment Minister Irene Velez said Tuesday. Velez said 45 countries had confirmed their attendance at the meeting in the city of Santa Marta on April 28 and 29. She said attendees would include major hydrocarbon producers from Europe and North America, but did not give further details. Meanwhile, the Brazilian presidency of COP30 has been developing an international roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels since late 2025. It is due to be presented next November at the next international climate conference, which will be hosted by Turkey.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 25, 2026 03:33 UTC