Colombia, Santa Marta coalition co-chair, signals shift away from fossil-fuel stance

Colombia's outgoing environment minister suggested the anti-fossil-fuel Santa Marta coalition could survive without the country's participation as the nation appears to move back toward fossil-fuel development.

First covered Aug 5, 2026 · 3:35 AM PT · 1 article

Coverage

1d Climate Home News Santa Marta coalition tested as co-chair Colombia turns back to fossil fuels — Despite a leadership gap, outgoing environment minister Irene Vélez Torres says the anti-fossil fuel coalition can “live without Colombia” The post Santa Marta…

Appeared in: 2026-08-06 (#19)

← Back to the brief