Climate Divide Widens at Santa Marta Talks

Developing producers push back against wealthy nations’ demands

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30 Apr, 2026

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Nearly 60 countries met in Santa Marta to debate fossil fuel exit strategies, but sharp divisions emerged. African producers insisted they cannot abandon oil and gas without risking poverty and instability, while wealthier nations pressed for faster climate action. Rising oil prices and Gulf tensions added urgency to energy security concerns. With no binding agreements expected, the summit underscored a growing global split between economic survival and climate ambition.

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