How does U.S. and Canada respond to accusations at Bali conference regarding obstruction of climate change action?
A [Ambassador David Wilkins]: The United States did not obstruct action on climate change in Bali. We went to Bali with a high-level delegation to work with all others to agree on a roadmap for negotiations under the UNFCCC for a post-2012 arrangement that will address climate change and strengthen energy security. We want to conclude these negotiations by 2009. Simply put, our objective is to find a new path forward to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a way that sustains and fosters economic growth, and enables countries to continue to deliver greater prosperity for their people. We want a post-2012 regime that will be global. To attract global participation, it must be flexible. We want the world’s largest economies, including the U.S., to be part of the arrangement. It must provide for mitigation (reducing emissions) and adaptation (to the impacts of climate change), and increase access to innovative technologies, especially for developing countries. Q [Webchat Participant]: Furth
