The dialogue took place as the proposal for a Fossil Fuel Treaty, a mechanism to foster international cooperation for a managed and equitable global transition, continues to gain momentum globally. Participants at the High-Level Dialogue in AccraIn particular, as nations across the globe prepare for the First International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, hosted by the governments of Colombia and The Netherlands in April 2026. It will be delivered through patient diplomacy, credible finance, institutional reform, and political courage.”Kumi Naidoo, President, Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative, said: “This High-Level Dialogue is a vital step in ensuring that African voices and priorities shape both the Fossil Fuel Treaty process and the broader global transition away from fossil fuels. The objectives are ending the expansion of fossil fuels, managing the decline of existing production, and supporting the transition for workers and communities. We need to provide a legal framework and finance and ensure that the pathways for the just transition are clear.