The Trump administration was not invited to the gathering in Santa Marta, Colombia. A White House spokeswoman called the green transition “destructive.”
Agreement to conduct the necessary phase out is probably not possible if a country run for the benefit of the oil industry is involved in any meaningful way
Not so random question: does the US have laws forbidding a senator or other federal official from accepting a direct invite to something like this without approval?
I.E. if the invitation was extended to someone who would support the initiative, even if not approved by the administration?
It would be a waste, even if the person accepts they have to bring it back to be voted on.