Bali International Convention Centre

PNG joined chorus of strong protest in Bali which ultimately led to the United States making a u-turn and joining the consensus on a 2009 deadline for a landmark treaty to fight global warming.

A strong speech delivered by PNG’s Prime Minister Somare on Wednesday criticised the refusal of major industrial nations to participate.  

Senior U-S negotiator Paula Dobriansky had earlier said she would object to the draft proposal on tackling climate change. Her comments prompted loud boos from other delegations exhausted after the 12-days of  talks in Bali

Later, Dobriansky drew loud cheers from the when she took the microphone and announced that Washington would “go forward and join consensus”.