EU Climate Action Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra has called for an end to new fossil fuel drilling, emphasizing the need for a transition to clean energy for global energy security. Speaking at an international conference in Santa Marta, Colombia, he highlighted the urgency of reducing oil and gas dependency amid rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions. The conference, attended by 60 countries, aims to foster collaboration on transitioning away from fossil fuels, despite some nations considering tapping into their fossil fuel reserves. Hoekstra advocates for increased energy efficiency and renewable energy by 2030, while acknowledging the slow progress of UN climate meetings.