Santa Marta is trending after a major cruise ship incident. This historic Caribbean city is Colombia’s top tourist spot.
As of April 27, 2026, a global summit co-hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands has convened over 50 countries to discuss transitioning away from fossil fuels. The meeting responds to the ongoing Iran war and resulting energy crisis, emphasizing renewable energy expansion despite geopolitical tensions and economic challenges. Major fossil fuel producers like the US, China, and Saudi Arabia have not attended.
Energy ministers from more than 50 countries convene in Santa Marta to push beyond formal climate talks toward a coordinated plan to wind down fossil fuel production, with financing, labor transitions and just, orderly transitions at the center of discussions. A new science panel is being established to guide roadmaps toward 1.5°C-compatible energy systems, while participants acknowledge financing remains the key barrier.