Agreement reached on course for future global warming talks

The speaker addresses distinguished delegates, announcing an agreement on four key elements: the second commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol, a decision on the AWG-LCA, the Green Climate Fund, and the Durban platform. An amendment to the Durban platform text is introduced, emphasizing legal force and necessary adjustments. The agreement is to be adopted in formal COP and CMP meetings without further debate. Despite initial reluctance, flexibility and accommodation led to consensus and adoption of the agreement.

What are the four elements of the package mentioned by the speaker?

• Kyoto Protocol, AWG-LCA, Paris Agreement, Durban platform

• Kyoto Protocol, AWG-LCA, Green Climate Fund, Paris Agreement

• Paris Agreement, AWG-LCA, Green Climate Fund, Durban platform

• Kyoto Protocol, AWG-LCA, Green Climate Fund, Durban platform

What is the main focus of the amendment to the Durban platform?

• To introduce new elements to the package

• To ensure an agreed outcome with legal force

• To extend the Kyoto Protocol indefinitely

• To remove the Green Climate Fund

What was the initial reaction to reopening the text for discussion?

• It was a unanimous decision

• It was mandated by the COP

• There was reluctance to reopen the text

• It was welcomed by all parties

What was the spirit shown by all parties during the discussions?

• Hostility and opposition

• Indifference and apathy

• Rigidity and strictness

• Flexibility and accommodation

What was the understanding regarding the adoption of the relevant text?

• It would be postponed for future meetings

• It would be adopted without further debate or amendments

• It would be adopted with further debate

• It would be rejected by the CMP