Government of Colombia Announces First International Conference for the Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels in April 2026
22 September 2025
22nd September 2025 - New York City – On 24th of September, during the UN General Assembly, the Secretary-General António Guterres will be hosting a special event on climate. Spring-boarding off this event, the Governments of Colombia and Vanuatu will hold a press conference at the UN Headquarters to announce the First International Conference for the Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels, to be held in Colombia in April 2026.
The landmark conference will provide a global platform for countries to cooperate on strategies to phase out oil, gas and coal extraction, complementing and reinforcing the Paris Agreement. It also aligns with the historic International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion (ICJAO), which recognizes States’ legal obligation to protect the climate system, including by addressing fossil fuel production.
The governments of Colombia and Vanuatu invite for a press conference to announce the First International Conference for the Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels, to be held in Colombia in April 2026.
What: Press Conference: Governments of Colombia and Vanuatu Announce the First International Conference for the Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels
When: Wednesday, 24th September 2025, 19:00-19:30 NYC
Where: UNHQ - Arrivals Area Stakeout Space
*Directions on how to get to the area are at the end of the advisory.
Speakers:
Hon. Irene Vélez Torres, Minister in Charge of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia
Hon. Ralph Regenvanu, Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Disaster Management of Vanuatu
Moderator: Tzeporah Berman, Founder and Co-Chair of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative
About the Fossil Fuel Treaty InitiativeThe Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative is spurring international cooperation to end new development of fossil fuels, phase out existing production within the agreed climate limit of 1.5°C and develop plans to support workers, communities and countries dependent on fossil fuels to create secure and healthy livelihoods. For more information on the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative and proposal, access here.
Media ContactsNathalia Clark
Communications Director
Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative
nathalia@fossilfueltreaty.org, +55 61 991371229 (WhatsApp)
Diego López
+57 323 518 0807 (in NYC)
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