Colombia's environment minister Irene Vélez Torres said she hopes that a new fossil fuel phase out summit in Santa Marta can cement a coalition of countries, according to Climate Home News. The minister suggested that tensions involving Iran could provide momentum for accelerating efforts to move away from fossil fuels.
The environmental impact of such a coalition would depend on participating countries' commitments and implementation timelines. Fossil fuel phase-out initiatives typically aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, though specific emissions reduction targets for the Santa Marta summit were not detailed in available reports.