He supported the Secretariat's proposal for a consultative process that would facilitate dialogue between Parties. The US opposed the reference to non-commercial, preferential terms citing its rejection when the Convention was being negotiated in favor of the market which was understood as the best way to proceed. He opposed the creation of a new financial mechanism. She noted that there was a convergence between aspects of the Parties positions, although an agreement on terminology was needed. She called upon the delegates to consider the issues and resume discussions on 6 November.
Some observers suggest, however, that politically sensitive talks are underway behind the scenes.
One delegate noted that technology transfer threatens to become a linchpin issue for these meetings. Some observers suggested that the consultations by the host Party have been initiated and may continue over the weekend. Contact groups will be held in the morning. Consult the daily programme for room and time. This issue of the Earth Negotiations Bulletin is written and edited by Chad Carpenter LL.M. , Angela Churie , Victoria Kellett , Greg Picker , Lavanya Rajamani LL.M. .