UNFCCC Media Alert: Statement by Patricia Espinosa, President of COP 16, on 10 December 2010
"As announced yesterday afternoon, the Mexican Presidency of the Conferences requested the Secretariat this morning to circulate draft documents that bring together the results of the collective drafting process.
These projects are not, in any way, "Mexican texts". They are documents prepared by all parties through the efforts of the Working Groups, as well as through consultations carried out directly by the Presidency or with the support of more than ten ministers from developed and developing countries. Mexico remains committed to transparency and inclusion.
The parties requested the leadership of the Mexican Presidency to have a better understanding of the package of decisions that we are building together. This is a necessary step in making complex decisions that ensure a balance on each track (under the Framework Convention and under the Kyoto Protocol) as well as between the two. Mexico has called on all parties to jointly analyse the elements of the draft document.
The projects concern the continuity of the Kyoto Protocol. They include concrete formulations to capture the current level of ambition on the issue of mitigation, and we believe that it will set the conditions for taking action based on the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities. They also include language that will allow the establishment of important mechanisms to support the efforts of developing countries, especially the most vulnerable, in terms of adaptation, financing (the Green Fund) and reforestation. They include provisions on accountability (Measurement, Report and Verification, MRV and International Analysis and Consultations, ICA).
The parties have just received these projects. We have little time to give one last push and improve them. The issues discussed are complex and informal consultations have been going on virtually non-stop for many hours. As agreed, the outcome of this process will go through the formal channels required. Mexico wishes to conclude the Conference as soon as possible.
The parties must not lose sight of what is at stake. Let us always keep in mind the benefits of acting responsibly. If we reach an agreement today in Cancun, we will have done a great service to the global effort against climate change, to millions of people and to future generations.
Mexico recognizes the professionalism and dedication of the Chairmen of the Working Groups, of the Ministers who have concentrated specific issues, and of all delegations. We also thank the members of the Secretariat for their invaluable support."
With information for the UNFCCC press
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