Colombia recently hosted a significant gathering reflecting the mounting impatience with the slow pace of global climate negotiations. The meeting brought together approximately 60 countries in a landmark effort to move away from fossil fuels in the wake of a global energy crisis. This event underscores the urgency for countries to fulfill the commitment made at COP28 in Dubai to transition away from fossil fuels, a commitment that has seen little progress since its inception. Frustration with the lack of advancement in addressing climate change further motivated the discussions. The meeting in Colombia forms part of a broader initiative that includes the Belém Declaration on the Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels, signed by a group of countries at the COP30 climate summit. This declaration, which includes Australia among its signatories, holds significant implications for climate action, global fuel security, and energy independence. The discussions are of paramount importance in ensuring a meaningful response to the climate crisis and shaping the future of global energy policies.