Santa Marta
Coverage of Santa Marta in the Nexus archive.
- Expats and Nomads: Your City Voted Against Colombia’s New President
Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing lawyer, won Colombia's presidency by about a point, taking office on August 7. Bogotá, a major hub for foreign professionals, and coastal cities like Cartagena, Santa Marta, Barranquilla, and Cali voted for his leftist rival Iván Cepeda.
- Could key climate talks mark ground zero in global push to ditch fossil fuels?
Colombia hosted a conference with nearly 60 countries to discuss transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy. The event marks a significant step in global efforts to reduce dependence on coal, gas, and oil.
- Could this conference be a 'turning point' for the world's use of fossil fuels?
Over 50 countries are meeting in Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss concrete strategies for phasing out oil, gas, and coal amid an energy crisis and climate change concerns.
- How frustration at Cop stalemates inspires first global talks on phasing out fossil fuels
The first global Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels conference, co-hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands, is held in Santa Marta from April 24 to 29. A 'coalition of the willing' comprising 54 countries, subnational governments, and civil society groups aims to bypass petrostate blockages and advance low-carbon energy solutions.