We have now been able to speak to most participants in yesterday's Green Room process. It is clear that serious negotiations have yet to begin. Some are hopeful that these will start today with a full review of the agriculture and NAMA texts. India not being in the meeting is a bit of a problem and may result in further delays in serious engagement. Nath does not arrive back in Geneva until tomorrow afternoon.
Argentina and South Africa are seen as being the most difficult countries after day one. No one is sure whether they are determined to disrupt or destroy negotiations or whether they are just reflecting chaos at home (and a consequent lack of negotiating mandate).
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