News Summary:
On April 28, 2026, WWF announced that the Santa Marta conference in Colombia, focused on transitioning away from coal, oil, and gas, marked a pivotal milestone, demonstrating global cooperation among participating countries. This follows a statement on April 26, when Mark Lutes, WWF Senior Advisor for Global Climate Policy, asserted that a binding global package to reduce emissions from the shipping sector is attainable if governments defend the Net Zero Framework. Earlier, on April 21, WWF marked the passing of Charles de Haes, who served as WWF International's second Director General from 1975 to 1993, guiding the organization through a pivotal period. Also on April 21, the organization highlighted its Blue Corridors for Turtles initiative, which aims to close critical gaps in marine turtle and ocean conservation. Previously, on April 19, WWF welcomed the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, held from April 24 to 29 in Santa Marta, Colombia, signaling the urgency of moving away from fossil fuels.
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