Global coalition charts fossil-free future as geopolitics shift
At a Santa Marta summit, 59 governments agreed to develop roadmaps to end fossil-fuel dependence, launching a 'coalition of the willing' to accelerate a renewables-led transition amid volatile oil markets and a polarized US stance on climate; experts say the war in Iran is unexpectedly boosting renewables, with the IEA noting lasting changes to energy markets, though the UN process remains weak and major emitters are largely absent; the group plans annual meetings with Indigenous leaders and scientists to maintain momentum outside official climate talks.
