Missing Delegate; Plenary in Recess

Plenary discussions have been interrupted because of a missing swing vote. When consensus could not be reached regarding emissions reduction by non-Annex I countries, a 3/4 majority vote was called for - and resulted in 13 ayes and one missing delegate. The representative from Poland, whose absence could not immediately be explained, was expected to make the decisive supporting vote (14 votes are needed to reach 3/4 majority).

The Czech delegate called for a recess, in hopes her coalition member would be found quickly.

At issue: Russia argues in favour of stronger commitments by developing countries, while China seeks to delay their commitments.