"We need to preserve this regime [of the Paris climate agreement] with the spirit of cooperation, not in the spirit of who is going to win or is willing to lose' he said. Because we know if we don't strengthen this, everyone will lose."
"This issue has grown in importance. But more than 80 countries have said it is a non-starter. My president has said it is a priority. But we will see, as many countries have clearly said that they do not want this at the moment."
"The Brazilians are only listening to the Arab group."
Climate negotiations in Brazil face likely extensions into the weekend as ministers and officials from over 190 countries pursue common ground to preserve the Paris framework through cooperation. Discussions are sharply divided over phasing out fossil fuels, with one bloc of more than 80 developed and developing countries calling to begin a roadmap enabling self-chosen measures and timetables. A separate bloc of over 80 countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia and other petro-states, rejects the roadmap, prompting its removal from a draft text. A fresh draft is expected but may contain only minor tweaks, risking disappointment among advocates for stronger fossil-fuel language.
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