In a significant move to combat the growing climate crisis, over 50 countries are gathering in Colombia for the first-ever global summit focused on transitioning away from fossil fuels. The conference aims to create a roadmap for phasing out oil and gas, as frustration over stalled climate talks at previous COP meetings has spurred calls for urgent action. Participants, including Canada and various civil society organizations, are pushing for a just energy transition that addresses both environmental and human rights concerns. With the deepening global energy crisis prompting nations like Belgium and Pacific states to advocate for formal treaties, activists hope to galvanize international support and action to move beyond fossil fuel reliance. The summit comes at a critical moment, as financial pressures from investor-state disputes threaten governments trying to enact climate measures.