The bottom line is whether a 12.5% reduction in binding is meaningful as an indicator for abstinence or reduction.

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Small island states and many of the world's poorest nations are demanding that Cancun must see agreement of a legally binding global treaty, but many others are pushing for a "bottom-up" approach that would seek small but concrete agreements in key areas such as REDD.

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