InternationalThursday, 30 April 2026·The Hindu
France announces fossil fuel phaseout roadmap to 2050
France unveiled a national roadmap on 29 April 2026 to phase out fossil fuels by 2050.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 29 April 2026, France announced a national roadmap in Santa Marta, Colombia, to completely phase out fossil fuels by 2050.
Key specifics
- Coal is targeted for phaseout by 2030.
- Oil is targeted for phaseout by 2045.
- Natural gas is targeted for phaseout by 2050.
- France plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5% annually during 2024-2028.
- The roadmap was presented at the International Conference on the Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels.
Exam lens
Question type: environment-international policy, year targets, conference location. Key facts: France, 29 April 2026, Santa Marta, 2030, 2045, 2050, 5% annually. TNPSC one-liner: “Which country announced a fossil-fuel phaseout roadmap in Colombia with coal, oil and gas deadlines?”