Seizing the Moment: Advancing the Fossil Fuel Treaty in Santa Marta

🗓 Thursday April 16, 2026
⏰14:00 GMT (07:00 Vancouver, 09:00 Bogotá, 10:00 New York, 15:00 London, 16:00 Paris, 17:00 Addis, 19:30 Delhi, 22:00 Manila)
💻 Register here
🌐 The webinar will be in English with interpretation into Spanish, Portuguese, and French

This session will provide key orientation on the Santa Marta conference, including the Colombian political context, participation opportunities, and how we can most effectively engage as a network.

It will also focus on the strategic importance of advancing the Fossil Fuel Treaty at this critical moment, and why aligning around this demand will be essential in shaping outcomes in Santa Marta.

Africa Regional Media Briefing

Date: 15 April 2026
Time: 1 PM GMT/2PM WAT/3PM SAST/4PM EAT
Location: Virtual

As geopolitical tensions and conflict continue to unfold, there is growing recognition that fossil fuels are not only driving the climate crisis but also contributing to instability, economic shocks, and insecurity around the world. Meanwhile, the expansion of oil, gas, and coal continues to push the world further away from safe climate limits, with disproportionate impacts on regions like Africa, where communities face escalating climate risks despite contributing the least to the crisis.

Ahead of the First International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, in Santa Marta, Colombia, this virtual regional media briefing hosted by The Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative, Power Shift Africa and Global Gas and Oil Network will provide expert insights and regional perspectives on the conference, the proposal for a Fossil Fuel Treaty, as well as their relevance for the continent. Journalists are invited to register to attend.

Speakers

• Kumi Naidoo - President, Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative

• Rajneesh Bhuee - Just Transition Lead, Recourse

• Omar Elmawi - Convener, Africa Movement of Movements

• Seble Samuel - Head of Africa Campaigns and Advocacy, Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative

• Martin Maseghe - Chair of the County Committee on Energy, Transport & Infrastructure, Kenya Council of Governors

Moderator: Lorraine Chiponda, Africa Network Coordinator, Global Gas and Oil Network

Data: Terça-feira, 14 de abril de 2026Hora: 10h (México e América Central) / 11h (Colômbia e Peru) / 13h (Brasil e Argentina)
Formato: Zoom
Inscrições: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ArG7cpPMTKGyq2JxmDQMHw
Tradução: Espanhol / Português

A América Latina e o Caribe voltarão ao centro das atenções neste mês com a realização da 1ª Conferência para a Transição além dos Combustíveis Fósseis, que ocorrerá em Santa Marta, Colômbia, de 24 a 29 de abril de 2026.

Organizada pelos governos da Colômbia e dos Países Baixos, esta conferência reunirá ministros e vice-ministros, governos subnacionais e outros atores que reconhecem a necessidade de abandonar os combustíveis fósseis e que irão dialogar justamente sobre como realizar essa transição de forma justa, ordenada e equitativa.

O encontro em Santa Marta é um espaço-chave para influenciar o rumo da transição energética, que tem como horizonte o abandono dos combustíveis fósseis (phase out).

Para aprofundar os objetivos, expectativas e demais detalhes da Conferência de Santa Marta, Periodistas por el Planeta e Climainfo convidam para uma coletiva de imprensa online na próxima terça-feira, 14 de abril.

Painelistas:

• Irene Vélez (Colômbia) – Ministra do Meio Ambiente e Desenvolvimento Sustentável, coorganizadora da conferência de Santa Marta

• Ana Toni (Brasil) – Diretora executiva da COP30

• Daniela Vilar (Argentina) – Ministra do Meio Ambiente da Província de Buenos Aires

• Carola Mejía (Bolívia) – Rede Latino-Americana e do Caribe por Justiça Econômica, Social e Climática (Latindadd)

Moderação:

Andrés Gómez (Colômbia) – Coordenador para a América Latina da Iniciativa do Tratado sobre Combustíveis Fósseis

Santa Marta: Fossil Fuel Transition in an Unstable World

April 9th, 6:00pm UK // 1:00pm Colombia

At this online webinar hosted by Climate Home News in partnership with the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative, government representatives and civil society observers will discuss how the landmark conference co-hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands can deliver on the momentum away from fossil fuels, especially at a time of global instability.

Speakers: 

•⁠ ⁠Minister Irene Vélez Torres, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, Colombia 

•⁠ ⁠Hon Dr. Maina Vakafua Talia, Minister of Home Affairs, Climate Change and Environment, Tuvalu

•⁠ ⁠Cedric Dzelu, Technical Director of the Office of the Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability, Ghana

•⁠ ⁠Tzeporah Berman, Chair and Founder, Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative

Towards a fossil fuel phaseout from below: artivism webinar

If you’re organizing (or considering organizing) an action as part of the global distributed mobilisations around the Santa Marta Conference: this webinar is for you

The Artivist Network and the Fossil Fuel Treaty invite all comrades and allies to a creative tactics skill-share on the 9th of April, at 6.30pm IST -  - 3pm CET/SAST - 2pm BST - 1pm UTC - 9am EDT - 8am COT  where we will showcase inspiring examples of creative actions that have sparked change by using art as a tool for intervention.

After the 30-minute presentation of examples created by allies, we will split into groups for a brainstorming session on how our movement can implement these ideas in their own actions in Santa Marta or anywhere around the globe.

WEBINAR: The Nexus between Oil and Gas Investments and Development in Tanzania and Mozambique

Virtual | 31 March 2026 | 13:00-15:30 SAST

To officially launch the two policy papers, Exploring the Nexus Between Oil and Gas Investments and Development in Mozambique and Exploring the Nexus Between Oil and Gas Investments and Development in Tanzania and foster interactive discussions on the development, debt and governance implications of oil and gas investments in the two countries.

Panelists:

Moderator:

• Riska Koopman, Policy Officer. African Forum and Network on Debt & Development (AFRODAD)

Speakers:

• Godlisten Moshi, Executive Director, Tanzania Coalition on Debt and Development (TCDD)

• Gabriel Manguele, Programme Manager, Centre for Democracy and Human Rights (CDD)

• Veronica Zano, Extractives Expert

• Seble Samuel, Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative

Colombia and the Netherlands will host the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels. The Conference is designed as a space for countries, subnational governments and other stakeholders that recognize the need to implement a transition away from fossil fuels in a just, orderly and equitable manner, in line with climate goals and the best available science.

Europe stands at the center of this global turning point. As the fastest-warming continent, it faces a dual crisis: escalating climate disasters and an energy security framework shattered by geopolitical shocks from Ukraine to the recent Middle East war. Yet, within this vulnerability lies a unique opportunity and responsibility. Bearing nearly 19% of historical emissions and hosting industry giants like BP, Shell, and Total, Europe has the moral duty and the economic power to lead the global transition.

This webinar is a strategic briefing to mobilise the European network around this mandate. We will explore how to leverage the Santa Marta Conference to champion a binding Fossil Fuel Treaty, transforming Europe’s historical liability into diplomatic leadership.

Africa is at the frontlines of the global polycrisis. The current global economic and political system is not alleviating these crises but rather - on the whole - reinforcing debt, economic dependency, extractivism, patriarchy and inequality. Trapped in an economic architecture designed to drain wealth and resources to the Global North, African nations are forced into austerity and resource extraction, with women and girls paying the heaviest price. This report examines how these systems intersect, and is rooted in the expertise that has been shared across the continent for some time. As an initiative invested in a just and equitable transition away from fossil fuels, the report offers important considerations for how a Fossil Fuel Treaty could support a just transition that advances climate, economic, and gender justice. 

The launch of this report will take place on the eve of The seventieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women, whose focus will be on ensuring access to justice for women and girls.

The webinar will explore:

• How debt and fossil fuel dependency are rooted in systems of oppression and reinforce gender injustice

• The relationship between patriarchy, fossil fuels and gendered violence

• How women leaders across the continent are designing just, alternative futures for the continent and the world

• Key findings and recommendations from the report, with reflections from African experts, including its authors and contributors

Date: March 5, 2026 | Time: 1pm GMT | Format: Online (Zoom)

Speakers:

This webinar will be of particular interest to civil society organisations, policymakers, journalists, and others working on climate justice, economic justice, and gender equality.

We hope you can join us for this important conversation.

Asia’s Journey to Santa Marta and Beyond: A Webinar Briefing on the Asia Network Campaign for the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels

Date: Feb 26, 2026, 2AM ET / 7 am UTC / 12:30 pm (India/ 12:45 pm (Nepal) / 3:00 pm (Philippines)

Colombia and the Netherlands will host the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels. The Conference is designed as a space for countries, subnational governments and other stakeholders that recognize the need to implement a transition away from fossil fuels in a just, orderly and equitable manner, in line with climate goals and the best available science.

Asia is a key region in the movement to transition away from fossil fuels. Timor Leste, Pakistan, and Cambodia have all agreed to participate in negotiations for a global framework to advance international cooperation and multilateralism for a Fossil Fuel Treaty. Now, we must mobilize the network to ensure that maximum engagement for our demands is achieved during the Conference.

People, Policy, and Research Power to Document and Address the Health Harms of Fossil Fuels and Industry Practices

Date & Time: November 19 3:30 p.m. Location: Belém / WHO Pavilion

Join the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative for a High Level Action Agenda Briefing.

Date: November 17 2025
Time: 9:30-10:30 am
Location: Action Agenda, Thematic Spaces, Action Room 2

The Participating Nations of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative will meet at COP30 to advance legal strategies toward a negotiating mandate. This Ministerial Meeting is available by invite only, but please subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on ministerial outcomes.

Join people of diverse faiths for a rally and program in support of a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty as a complement to the Paris Agreement.

Speakers include:

• Dr. Maina Talia, Tuvalu Minister for Home Affairs, Climate Change, and Environment

• Kumi Naidoo, President, Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

People's Summit

Date & Time: 15 November 14:30-16:00
Location: Universidade Federal Do Para (UFPA)

Join us for a strategy workshop for the network to collaborate and refine our approaches to advancing the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative

Press conference: Launch of The Journey Fund for Just Transition Investments
Colombia Pavillion | November 15, 12:00-12:45

As global leaders gather at COP30, and Colombia emerges as a frontrunner in turning climate ambition into concrete action, private capital and investors are now mobilising to support the country’s commitments to phase out fossil fuels — advancing the “roadmap to end fossil fuel dependence” highlighted by President Lula. 

The Journey Fund — an innovative fund that links governments’ fossil fuel phase-out commitments with investing expertise to drive attractive returns and build regenerative, post-fossil economies — will be officially presented at the Colombia Pavilion, following its global launch at the Global Citizen Festival Amazônia.

The Fund will announce its first pilot in Colombia, developed with BONUS Investment Bank Colombia, Fundación Avina, FENOGE, FDN, and APC-Colombia, including renewable energy projects in the Amazon that will provide solar access to 50,000 people and avert 38,000 tons of CO2 annually. 

The session will also unveil the USD 200 million fundraising campaign for The Journey Fund – Latin America; formalize new MoUs between public institutions and private partners; and highlight Colombia’s leadership in aligning ambitious climate policy with investable projects. Designed as a collective blended-finance platform—connecting banks, philanthropy, investors, and government—the Fund aims to mobilize capital for just transition efforts across the Global South, with plans to expand to Africa and SIDS within four years.

Speakers will include:

• Dylan Malloy, Managing Director, Bridging Ventures 

• Andrés Mogro, Program Manager, Fundación Avina/Ikatu 

• Irene Vélez, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia 

• Ángela Patricia Álvarez Gutiérrez, Executive Director, FENOGE 

• Alex Rafalowicz, Global Director, Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative

Post-COP30 Strategies towards a Fossil Fuel-Free Future

Date & Time: 14 November 19:00-22:00
Location: Embassy of the Peoples AV. Duque de Cavias, 852

In partnership with Stand.earth and MOCICC

Indigenous Contributions to the Development of a Fossil Fuel Treaty

Date & time: 14 November 16:00-18:00
Location: Criarte Coworking, TV Da Estrella, 3334, Marco, Belém

Lay the foundation for the effective participation of Indigenous Peoples in shaping the global phase-out of fossil fuels and a Fossil Fuel Treaty.

In partnership with MOCICC

Date & time: 13 November — 11:30—13:00
Location: Side Event Room 8

At COP28, Parties committed to transition away from fossil fuels, yet there is still no binding global plan for this transition, or a mechanism to ensure it is fair and financed. 

To address this challenge, a growing bloc of countries is participating in the development of a Fossil Fuel Treaty to complement the Paris Agreement.

Join the side-event today to hear more about the Treaty proposal, the political momentum building behind it, speakers include:

• Olivia Bisa, President of the Chapra Nation 

• Goodness Dickson, Eco Clean Active Initiative

• Crystal Cavalier, 7 Directions of Service

• Kuda Manjonjo, Just Transition Advisor for Power Shift Africa

• Harjeet Singh, Strategic Advisor of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative

• Moderator: Tzeporah Berman, Chair of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative

Join our report launch to hear more about the 2025 Civil Society Equity Review, entitled “Inequity, Inequality, Inaction – A Civil Society Equity Review of the post-Paris climate regime and the new NDCs, with a focus on mitigation, the role of climate finance, and equity and fair shares across and within countries."

This report assesses the ambition and fairness of the new round of NDCs that have been submitted by Parties ahead of COP30; reviews the last 10 years of Civil Society Equity Reviews, and explains why and how international fairness and inequality within countries are linked.

WHEN: Wednesday Nov 12, 15:00-16:30 (Belem Time)

WHERE: Side Event Room 5

​A conversation led by Tzeporah Berman, founder of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative, with local activists about their work to halt fossil fuel exploration in the Amazon Rainforest, highlighting the impact on biodiversity, indigenous lands and climate goals. What are they fighting to protect, how are they going about it and what help do they need from the wider world?

​Speakers:

• ​​Tzeporah Berman, Chair at Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

• ​André Guimarães, Executive Director at IPAM

• ​Suely Araújo, Public Policy Coordinator at the Observatório do Clima

Location

Casa Mia Eventos Tv. Quintino Bocaiúva, 1696 - Reduto, Belém - PA, 66035-190, Brazil

By bringing together leaders from the Amazon, the Congo, the Pacific Islands, and Australia, the meeting underscores the symbolic and geopolitical significance of these regions as key territories for protecting ecosystems of high socio-environmental sensitivity — a task that transcends national borders and constitutes a cornerstone of international climate governance.

Date: Nov 3, 2025 (Monday) | 3PM-4PM CET

At the IUCN World Conservation Congress, Members made history by adopting Motion 042, the first-ever multilateral motion to explicitly recognize fossil fuel production as a threat to nature, and call for filling the global governance gap, even considering a potential Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.

This milestone, passed by a majority of governments, civil society and Indigenous Peoples, places the fossil fuel crisis at the heart of global conservation policy. Now, the question is: what’s next?

This webinar will unpack:

• The significance of Motion 042 within the IUCN system and beyond;

• What it signals for global environmental movements around the world; and

• How governments, civil society and Indigenous People’s organizations, and conservation actors can leverage this moment to build momentum for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.

This is a unique opportunity to celebrate a historical moment in time when fossil fuels were put on the global conservation agenda.

Oct 1, 2025 | 10AM-11AM ET | Virtual

For the first time in its history, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) will vote on a motion that tackles the root cause of the climate and biodiversity crises: fossil fuels.

Join World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative for a one-hour briefing on Motion 42, which calls on the IUCN to develop analysis, guidance, and just transition pathways to address fossil fuel supply.

This webinar will:

• Explain the link between fossil fuels and biodiversity loss

• Break down what Motion 42 asks and why it matters

• Share tools to help IUCN members caucus and vote

• Provide communications assets for amplifying the motion ahead of Congress

This is a unique opportunity to align, prepare, and build momentum before the IUCN World Conservation Congress (Oct 9–15, Abu Dhabi) — where members can make history by putting fossil fuels on the global conservation agenda.

Youth Climate Forum: Envisioning a Fossil Fuel Free World

Participants will envision a future where the world has ended its addiction to fossil fuels and identify concrete, practical steps our civilization should take to realize that vision. The forum is designed to honor and lift up the views of youth climate activists, build community among them, and strengthen their collective efforts for effective climate action. 

9am - 12pm, location shared upon RSVP

Backsliding on climate commitments in both the United States and Canada, including potential new investments into fossil fuels in both countries, threaten communities around the world. Yet globally, momentum for a Fossil Fuel Treaty is picking up, creating new opportunities to align the North American climate movement and subnational fights with this high-ambition global campaign. During NYCW, we will be hosting a closed-door strategy session to discuss the role of the North American stakeholders in the campaign to win a Fossil Fuel Treaty, and how to use that momentum to boost fights against fossil fuel production at home. If you would like to attend the session, please reach out to Rachel Ruback, North American Project Manager at rachel.r@fossilfueltreaty.org.’

The Hub Live mainstage: The high stakes at hand – how to lead in an era of peril and possibility

As we stand at the intersection of a changing climate and the ‘see-sawing’ of geopolitical upheaval, leadership has never been more critical. Our action, whether policy-driven or business-motivated, needs to move swiftly and decisively because the reality is clear: climate change doesn’t wait for interests, alliances, or global consensus to align. We need bold new frameworks that push the boundaries of what we thought was possible - policies that don’t just mitigate risk but capitalize on the opportunities for transformative change.

In this thought-provoking discussion, we explore:

• How are leaders managing the chaos of shifting power dynamics, resource competition, and an unpredictable global market?

• How can the public-private sector work together to build the coalitions needed to tackle climate change now?

• What bold, cross-sector policies must emerge to meet the scale of the crisis and drive transformative change?