Key Events during the First International Conference on Fossil Fuels

When: Friday, April 24 – Saturday, April 25, 2026
Where: Santa Marta, Colombia

Following the successful Ministerial Meeting of Participating Nations of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative at COP30, Senior Officials will meet once more in Santa Marta ahead of the First International Conference on the Transition Away from FF to prepare and brief Ministers ahead of the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative, to develop the latest financial, legal and technical proposals for a Fossil Fuel Treaty, as well as to coordinate a high-ambition multilateral position during the International Conference on the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta.

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When: Monday, April 27, 2026
Where: Santa Marta, Colombia

Following the successful Ministerial Meeting of Participating Nations of the Fossil Fuel Treaty at COP30, Ministers will meet in Santa Marta ahead of the First International Conference on the Transition Away from FF to establish and solidify a high-ambition position during the International Conference on the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta and to consolidate and progress the strategy towards securing the mandate for a Fossil Fuel Treaty.

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When: April 24-26 2026
Where: Uni Cooperativa de Colombia, Santa Marta, Colombia

The People’s Summit will be held from the 24 to 26 of April and will serve as a critical space for self-organized civil society to unify our demands and build collective power from the ground up. It is based on a global process for deepening and widening broad movement consensus on a more comprehensive agenda for a rapid, equitable, and just energy transition, culminating in the adoption of three key papers.

This event is not organised by the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative, for more information see fossilfreerising.org

When: April 24-25, 2026
Where: Santa Marta, Colombia

Join the Conferencia por Territorios Libres de Fósiles in Santa Marta to strengthen and connect territorial struggles against extractivism and collectively advance pathways to move beyond fossil fuels.

In the context of the escalating climate crisis, geopolitical conflict, and corporate capture, this conference will bring together movements, organisations, and communities to: Share frontline experiences; Advance legal strategies and Rights of Nature approaches; Build real alternatives to fossil fuels; and Develop a collective action plan and international declaration.

When: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 6-9PM
Where: Best Western Plus Santa Marta Hotel, Santa Marta, Colombia

To build a healthy and equitable future, we must transform our local and global systems and champion a regenerative, rights-based approach that prioritises communities and nature, tackling the root causes of our intertwined social, economic, and climate crises. Please join us in-person in Santa Marta, Colombia for an inspiring and strategic WECAN event on April 25 from 6-9:PM COT, "Women's Fossil Fuel Phaseout Forum: Halting Harms and Advancing a Just Transition."

When: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Where: Santa Marta, Colombia

With the First International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in full swing, the leadership of the Fossil Fuel Treaty initiative will host a dinner to discuss the importance of justice-led international cooperation.

By invitation only.

When: Sunday April 26, 17:00 - 00:00
Where: Casa de la Memoria, Santa Marta

The Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative invites you to an open-air celebration of movement, music, and momentum in the heart of Santa Marta. This street party is where the energy of the global push for a fossil-free future comes alive. Expect rhythms from across the Caribbean, powerful cultural expression, and a vibrant space to connect, celebrate, and recharge alongside the frontlines of the movement. This is more than a party, it’s a moment to feel the power of collective action, to dance in resistance, and to keep building the energy driving the transition forward.

Tickets coming soon.

When: Tuesday April 28 to Wednesday 29, 2026 as a space for allies without accreditation to the High Level Segment
Where: Viajero Santa Marta (Calle 26 #4-100)

The Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative Hub is a shared space for connection, collaboration, and collective energy during the High-Level Segment of the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels (28–29 April). Part networking space, part co-working zone, part watch party, the Hub is where we will welcome our diverse network of allies and advocates of a Fossil Fuel treaty to follow the High Level discussions in real time, exchange ideas, and build momentum. Expect an open, flexible environment with coffee and snacks and room for spontaneous conversations, pop-up discussions, and new alliances to take shape. Whether you’re dropping in between sessions, hosting an impromptu meetup, or just looking for your people, the Fossil Fuel Treaty Network Hub is a place to plug in, collaborate, and help push forward the global movement to phase out fossil fuels.

No registration required, but the Hub may have capacity constraints.

When: April 29, 21:00 - LATE
Where: Viajero Santa Marta (Calle 26 #4-100)

As the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels comes to a close, the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative invites you to gather, reflect, and celebrate what comes next. This evening brings together delegates, advocates, and partners for a special moment in Santa Marta to take stock of the progress made, the alliances strengthened, and the work ahead. It’s a space to connect beyond the formal setting, deepen relationships, and carry forward the shared commitment to a fast, fair, and financed transition through a Fossil Fuel Treaty.

Tickets coming soon

When: 26 April, 2026
Where: Santa Marta, Colombia

Join the Parliamentarians for a Fossil Fuel Free Future at the official Parliamentary Forum of the Santa Marta conference, followed by an official reception.

Details coming soon, contact for more information.

When: Monday, April 27, 2026
Where: In-person in NYC and online

Join a live link-up between the Nuclear NPT Review Conference in NYC and the First International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta Colombia. Participation welcome in NYC or Online.

Click here for in person registration at the Bahai' International Centre, 866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 120 New York, NY 10017

When: 28 April 2026, 10:30 -12:00 COT
Where: Hilton Garden, Aguabahía Room, Carrera 1c #24-02 Comuna 2, Santa Marta

Join Heinrich Böll Stiftung, Fossil Fuel Treaty, LIMPAL Colombia, PeaceBoat, WILPF, and the Conflict and Environment Observatory for a Launch of the Double Dividend Report. There will be English and Spanish interpretation.

When: April 24-25, 2026, 7:00 - 20:00
Where: Universidad del Magdalena, Santa Marta, Colombia

This two-day Pre-Conference convenes leading scholars, policy innovators, analysts, and advocacy organisations to advance cutting-edge, interdisciplinary and policy-oriented research on the demand- and supply-side phase-out of fossil fuels. The outcomes will directly inform the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels convened by the governments of Colombia and the Netherlands.

When: 28-29 April, 2026
Where: Santa Marta, Colombia

Plenary and parallel thematic sesions with Ministers and high-level representatives and civil society, plus representation from Stakeholder Dialogues, aimed at discussing concrete courses of action to transition away from fossil fuels.

Invite only, accreditation limited and managed by hosts.