Francesco Corvaro, Italy's special envoy for climate change, emphasizes the need for Italy to engage in a united European approach towards transitioning from fossil fuels at the upcoming Santa Marta conference. He highlights the challenges posed by global powers and the misalignment of EU national policies regarding energy transition. While Italy is heavily reliant on gas imports, other countries like Spain are advancing in renewable energy. The conference aims to establish coordinated national plans for exiting fossil fuels amidst geopolitical instability.