The UN climate change conference in Copenhagen is revealing different consequences even between developing nations.
There is increasing fears that debate on a new international treaty may face further delays.
On Thursday, sporadic, unofficial consultations were aimed at drawing up a draft treaty, while negotiations continued on a political agreement expected to serve as the basis for the envisioned treaty.
At one side,developed countries say developing nations should be subject to international verification concerning their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Where as developing nations say verification should be required only in cases in which they receive assistance from developed countries.
They are concerned that wealthy countries may purchase emission quotas from overseas through an international trading mechanism while not doing enough to cut emissions on their own soil.
The developed countries are opposed to the idea of making such a any declarations.
Meanwhile, a new rift has surfaced among developing nations. Small island countries and poorer nations, which are the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
As they demanded a new treaty binding developing nations, leading to a suspension of negotiations for a second consecutive day.
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