The decision aims to facilitate progress toward a global consensus, as divisions remain between developed and developing nations over climate funding and shared responsibilities.

Brazil is leveraging its strong ties with China, India, and other developing countries to help build common ground and move discussions forward before the summit concludes.

The unresolved issues were initially expected to be finalized during Wednesday’s session. However, the conference chair, diplomat André Corrêa do Lago, announced the extension, stating that “countries have engaged in open and honest discussions, but more time is needed to reach agreement.”