The international coalition to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels is proceeding without its founding member, Colombia.
The group, launched in Santa Marta in April, is preparing to release a progress report this week at the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Turkey, detailing new national plans to cut reliance on coal, oil and gas.
Ireland and the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu are set to assume leadership of the initiative from Colombia and the Netherlands, with a second international conference scheduled for July 2027.
Colombia's departure follows the August election of President Abelardo de la Espriella, who has pledged to expand oil and gas development, reversing the previous administration's climate agenda.