‘I believe that an ambitious and comprehensive deal is possible, but only if crucial steps are taken over the remaining weeks and months to break the deadlock we appear to be in. That deadlock consists of an approach by rich countries which collectively involves inadequate emissions reductions and unwillingness to make financial commitments without being able to approve the plans for developing countries to move to low-carbon growth. And on the part of developing countries, an unwillingness to make commitments on reductions without a clear indication of financial support from the rich countries, together with an unwillingness to have their own plans for low-carbon development determined by, or subject to the approval of, the rich countries. The developing countries also find the level of commitment by rich countries to domestic reductions in the next two decades both too small and unconvincing.’ ~ Lord Stern

via Lord Stern suggests new way out of Copenhagen deadlock – Telegraph.

‘An announcement is expected here at the UNFCCC climate talks in Bangkok today that the Norwegian government will commit to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions 40% by 2020 – based on 1990 levels.’

via ECO-digital — Climate Action Network’s Eco Online.

‘According to new reports, American negotiators demanded that there should be similar mitigation obligations for developed as well developing countries. The demand was strictly against the unanimous decision to draw distinction between capacities of developed and developing nations to reduce carbon emissions taken at the Bali Climate Conference in 2007.’

via US Playing Spoilsport at International Climate Negotiations? | Green Business | Reuters.

‘India’s public stance on climate change is usually predictable — predictably obstinate and unwilling to compromise, at least according to many industrialized nations. But at the United Nations, India’s delegation toned down its usual criticisms of the industrialized world, presented new plans to reduce India’s emissions and sought to reposition the country, in the words of the environment minister, as a “deal maker,” not a “deal breaker.”’

via News Analysis – New Script for India on Climate Change – NYTimes.com.