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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Feliz de compartir nuestra columna en @elespectador.com. Escribimos que profundizar la dependencia de los hidrocarburos no es la solución para Colombia. Por el contrario, se necesita impulsar las renovables, promover la eficiencia y diversificar la economía. www.elespectador.com/ambiente/opi...

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Más hidrocarburos no son la solución para Colombia

Con la propuesta de ampliar la exploración de hidrocarburos, esta columna cuestiona el impacto que podría tener en la seguridad energética.

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Colombia's next Minister of Foreign Affairs, Omar Bula Escobar, appears to deny the scientific consensus on anthropogenic climate change. The Santos, Duque & Petro govts worked actively to support global climate action not least given Colombia is highly vulnerable to climate impacts.

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Quite an extraordinary interview by Colombia's incoming Minister of Envir., Fabio Arjona. He said the 3 enemies of sustainability are poverty, ignorance & environmental hysteria. Asked if they'd participate in the Santa Marta process to transition away from FFs...🧵 caracol.com.co/2026/07/03/m...

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MinAmbiente designado descarta acabar con la ANLA, pero pide que no se use para frenar proyectos

No obstante, Fabio Arjona, designado ministro de Ambiente del Gobierno de Abelardo de la Espriella revisará la contratación en el Ministerio de Ambiente y sus fondos adscritos.

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

One of Colombia's main newspapers, @eltiempo.com.web.brid.gy, reports that according to the preliminary count, Abelardo de la Espriella has won the second round of the presidential elections. ADLE appears to have won by around 246,000 votes. In 2022, Petro beat Hernández by over 600,000 votes.

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

For a PhD student @sussex.ac.uk exploring Colombia's energy transition, it was a great privilege to attend the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, witness history being made and talk to many of the Colombians working tirelessly to make that transition a reality 🧵

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

🎉Happy 100th Birthday to the inimitable David Attenborough. who I had the good fortune to briefly meet in 2015!! Sir David has spent a lifetime teaching us about the beauty, fragility and importance of nature, and how we are connected to it. Today we need to listen to him more than ever.

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Climate Social Science Network @cssn.org · 22/04/2026

An exciting event to look out for this weekend at the energy transition conference in Colombia. The event will feature experts on climate obstruction, and will offer strategies for a just energy transition. See the link for more information and how to attend!

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Únete a nuestro diálogo en la Universidad del Magdalena organizado por @cssn.org y el OIMC sobre los actores en Argentina, Brasil y Colombia que obstaculizan la transición energética y conversa con expertos que están trabajando para enfrentarlos. #MásAlláDeLosCombustiblesFósiles 🧵

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

This Thursday 5th March at 9:00 am (🇨🇴), the governments of Colombia and The Netherlands will host an event on the Colombian environment ministry's social media channels to share details about the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels taking place this April in Santa Marta.

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Exciting to see the website for the First International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, to be co-hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands this April, is now live.

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

As Petro prepares to meet Trump on Feb 3, I argue in this new commentary for Backchannel that despite their various disagreements – and the potential for diplomatic fireworks – there is one unlikely area where a deal could emerge: Venezuela’s gas. backchannel1.substack.com/p/will-petro...

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Will Petro stand up to Trump on climate?

Petro can confront Trump on climate change and risk confrontation or focus on a gas deal among other areas, that improves relations with Washington.

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Amid worsening geopolitics, the EU-CELAC summit showed that climate action remains a strategic priority for both regions. In this @rielcano.bsky.social commentary, I show how they can enhance cooperation by developing fossil fuel transition roadmaps & confronting misinformation & disinformation.

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The IV EU-CELAC summit’s outcomes on climate action can be built upon in 2026

Considering the volatile geopolitical situation, the IV EU-CELAC summit in Santa Marta was a successful summit.

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Happy to share my first solo-authored peer reviewed article published in @climdevjournal.bsky.social! It examines some of the main discourses of climate delay in Colombia’s energy transition debate in the national media. Here's a quick 🧵 with the open access link and key findings.

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UNU-WIDER @unu-wider.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Don't miss this research opportunity! 📝 How can carbon pricing & fossil fuel subsidy reforms drive sustainability while promoting equity? Submit your proposals on green fiscal policies, climate change & just energy transition in the Global South by Dec 20, 2025! More info: go.unu.edu/70BRN

Image in red and orange, with text blocks that read "Request for research proposals: Green fiscal policies, climate change, and the just energy transition in the Global South. Submit your proposals by 20 December."

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Important new report by @ember-energy.org and Transforma on Colombia's fossil gas supply challenges shows that eletrification and efficiency are the way forward to mitigate future growth in total demand. Fracking and locking the country further into fossil fuel dependence is not.

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

At COP30, Colombia pushed for text on the transition away from fossil fuels. But what's happening with its domestic energy transition? I discussed this w/ @juliaradio.bsky.social for an NPR article, which takes a sober look at the situation instead of repeating various dodgy claims made elsewhere.

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This oil producer announced it would move away from oil. Here's what happened next

Two years ago Colombia pledged to stop exploring for new oil, gas and coal. On the world stage, this was a big deal. Here's what's happened since.

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Oil Change International @oilchange.org · 01/12/2025

HUGE WIN: UK Government pulls $1.15bn in support for the controversial Mozambique LNG project - putting pressure on the Dutch Govt to pull out too. @financialtimes.com story: www.ft.com/content/b2ea...

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UK to withdraw financing for Total’s Mozambique LNG project

Energy chief has warned he is ready to ‘exercise all my contractual rights’ if governments do not stand by contracts

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Megan Darby @climatemegan.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

🤥The #COP30 presidency said ~80 countries opposed a fossil fuel roadmap but that included 42 members of the Least Developed Countries bloc which denies taking that position. 14 countries were listed as both for and against! 🔥 investigation by @carbonbrief.org www.carbonbrief.org/revealed-lea...

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Revealed: Leak casts doubt on COP30’s ‘informal list’ of fossil-fuel roadmap opponents - Carbon Brief

Carbon Brief has obtained a leaked copy of the “informal list” of countries that were characterised as “blocking” the fossil-fuel roadmap’sat COP30.

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

The piece says that Brazil's COP30 presidency hadn't responded at the time of publication so hopefully they might contact the authors to provide some further details on what happened.

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Eloise Sacares @eloisesacares.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

What’s been happening with SUV sales in the UK? 🚘 SUV sales have continued to grow in the UK market this year - meaning more emissions, safety risks and road wear, and less space on our roads for pedestrians and communities 📈

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Great to see the UK join 🇨🇴 & 🇩🇰 in ending the granting of new oil & gas licences! The UK should now reject Rosebank & join BOGA. As 🇨🇴 & 🇳🇱 prepare to host the 1st Int Conf on the Just Transition Away from FFs in 2026, let's hope the UK actively participates & supports 🇨🇴's country platform.

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Stop Rosebank @stopcambo.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

BREAKING 🚨: The government has just announced that they are ending new oil and gas exploration in the UK and have started a plan for workers and communities to transition away from fossil fuels. 🧵

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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 22/11/2025

COP30 BREAKING NEWS: The likely final text of the "global mutirão" has been published, ahead of the closing plenary Here's the snap analysis from the CB team…see last line unfccc.int/sites/def...

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Natalie Jones @nataliejones.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

And the mutirao text is out -- and there's no mention of a roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels. Nor of fossil fuel subsidy reform. unfccc.int/sites/defaul...

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Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

🚨 BIG NEWS from #COP30:🇨🇴Colombia and 🇳🇱the Netherlands will co-host the 1st International Conference on the Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia – April 28–29, 2026.

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

As scores of countries push for the inclusion of a roadmap to implement a just, orderly & equitable transition away from FFs at #cop30, Colombia has announced that in alliance w/ The Netherlands, they will host the 1st intl conf on a just transition away from FFs from April 28-29 2026.

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

On X, Colombia's Irene Vélez, has shared a letter sent to the #COP30 pres signed by 40 countries. It expresses "deep concern about the current proposal" & says "we cannot support an outcome that doesn't include a roadmap to implement a just, orderly & equitable transition to move away from FFs.”

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Colombia's press conf will be at 09:30 local time at #COP30 to discuss the Belém Declaration calling for a UN roadmap to transition away from FFs. It will also share details about plans to host the 1st Inter Conf for the Phase-Out of FFs in 2026. Webcast: unfccc.int/event/colomb...

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Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · 20/11/2025

FYI: the #COP30 venue was evacuated after a fire broke out in one of the pavilions Participants are advised to return to their accomodations and await an update on the resumption of the sessions

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Fire at #COP30 in Zone B in the Blue Zone. Delegates instructed via email at 2:37 pm local time to evacuate venue immediately. The BBC is following the emergency: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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COP30 evacuated after fire breaks out

Thousands of people are attending the UN climate talks in Brazil.

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Here's the webcast link for Colombia's press conference today: unfccc.int/event/colomb...

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Tomorrow at #COP30, the Colombian govt will host a press conf at 14:30 to discuss its declaration calling for a UN roadmap for progressively phasing out fossil fuels. It also intends to share details about a proposal for Colombia to host the 1st Inter Conf for the Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels in 2026.

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

The @beyondoilgas.bsky.social (BOGA) press conference is getting underway at #COP30. See webcast link below. Lots of ministers and ambassadors on stage including UK's Ed Miliband and Colombia's Irene Vélez. unfccc-events.azureedge.net/COP30_111181...

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

70+ Organizations at #COP30 Call on Governments Worldwide to Establish Fossil-Free Zones to Protect Forests and Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities earth-insight.org/press-releas...

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70+ Organizations at COP 30 Call on Governments Worldwide to Establish Fossil-Free Zones to Protect Forests and Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

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Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Susana Muhamad, the new Special Envoy for International Cooperation for the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative, has an invitation for countries around the world: if you're serious about phasing out fossil fuels, join us in Colombia this April 🌱 Watch her full remarks ⬇️ #FossilFuelTreaty #COP30

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

🔥Very exciting to see Colombia's former minister of environment and sustainable development, Susana Muhamad, is the @fossiltreaty.bsky.social's new Special Envoy for International Cooperation.

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Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

✊ Tens of thousands of people marched in the streets of Belém today to demand a global just transition, an end to oil, gas and coal, & a fossil free Amazon 🌳

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Nina Lakhani @ninalakhani.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

By me: One in every 25 participants at Cop30 is a fossil fuel lobbyist, outnumbering every country delegation apart from Brazil, and as Indigenous peoples struggle to get a seat at the table www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says

One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out

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Timmons Roberts @timmonsroberts.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Great to have the book out there...110 authors, it's a Great Leap Forward in our understanding of why we're failing to act on climate change. Book is free at CSSN.org And a whole video of the 30 min presser is up: www.youtube.com/live/xdBwlaD...

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Climate Change Solutions | Social Scientists | CSSN

An international network of social science researchers focused on understanding the cultural and institutional dynamics of the political conflict over climate change

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

As we witness climate obstruction in real time at #COP30, this @cssn.org presser w/ @timmonsroberts.bsky.social, @daniellefalzon.bsky.social, @maxboykoff.bsky.social and Carlos Milani to discuss a new global assessment on climate obstruction is rather timely. Details: cssn.org/news-researc...

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

So far 12 countries have signed the Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change launched at #COP30 including Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden & Uruguay and also hundreds of NGOs. www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...

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Countries commit to tackling climate disinformation at COP30

It is the first time states have formally committed to information integrity and fighting back against climate disinformation.

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Acompáñanos en el Pabellón Colombia, en la Zona Azul de la #COP30, este sábado de 5:30 a 6:15 pm para un evento sobre los discursos de demora en el debate sobre la transición energética justa en Colombia y cómo enfrentarlos.

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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Two years ago Colombia's president pledged to stop awarding new exploration contracts for oil, gas, and coal. On the world stage, this was a big deal. Now the question is: how is Colombia's energy transition going? NPR went to Colombia to find out 🇨🇴 Read and listen here - only on @npr.org

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This oil-producing country is moving away from oil. Here's how it's going

Two years ago Colombia pledged to stop exploring for new oil, gas and coal. On the world stage, this was a big deal. Here's what's happened since.

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

It was a pleasure to share a few thoughts for this piece on the politics of Colombia's just energy transition and also discuss some new research published in @climdevjournal.bsky.social on discourses of climate delay in the country's media: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 12/11/2025

California just signed a new climate MOU with Colombia at #COP30. With this partnership, we're doubling down on the fight against climate change — collaborating on innovative solutions for methane reduction and clean energy.

At COP30 in Brazil, California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot and Colombia Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development Irene Vélez sign a climate MOU.

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Timmons Roberts @timmonsroberts.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Check out this event at Colombia's pavilion this Saturday led by CSSN stalwart @guywhedwards.bsky.social, which will present a new study on discourses of climate delay in Colombia's energy transition debate in the media funded by the CSSN. We need more studies like this for global South nations.

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Guy Edwards @guywhedwards.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

💡 @timmonsroberts.bsky.social makes 3 points at the @caadcoalition.bsky.social & @ucs.org presser #COP30: 1 Disinformation is everywhere 2 Those w/ structural power deploy disinformation to maintain status quo. 3 Solutions exist & they're urgent. More info @cssn.org & cssn.org/news-researc...

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