The president of the conference received a warm welcome as the Cancún climate summit neared its conclusion, achieving a 'striking balance'. The Mexican foreign minister had successfully found the balance that numerous countries had been looking for. Patricia Espinosa appeared overwhelmed when attendees continued to applaud, including ministers, bureaucrats, activists, journalists, and officials. She had managed to create a text that was largely approved by all parties. With minimal pressure to reach an agreement, nearly all 190 countries stood behind her and endorsed the text. Even the typically critical Venezuelan delegation could not contain their satisfaction. They described the text as "amazing" and noted its "striking balance". The main hall echoed with applause as various delegations took the floor to praise and commend Espinosa's efforts, offering strong support for the text. Greenhouse gases trap the sun's heat in the atmosphere, leading to rising temperatures and ultimately causing extreme climate events such as floods, cyclones, rising sea levels, and persistent droughts. Experts warn that a temperature increase of more than 2 degrees Celsius could result in irreversible and "catastrophic" climate change. Espinosa concluded the lengthy informal plenary just after midnight on Friday and requested delegations to join their respective working groups to complete the necessary but tedious process. Following these meetings will be a closing plenary where the final outcome will be adopted, barring any surprises. Mihir Kanti Majumder, the environment secretary of Bangladesh, expressed that the draft represented progress compared to the previous climate summit in Copenhagen. He believed the draft was acceptable and could be further improved upon. However, another delegate from Bangladesh disagreed, stating that the text was only the beginning, as Espinosa had mentioned in her closing remarks. She stated that the conference marked the beginning of a new phase of cooperation on a strong foundation, rather than being the final outcome. The delegate noted that there were aspects of the agreement that did not align with Bangladesh's negotiating stance or the interests of poorer nations, but all parties agreed to compromise. Ziaul Hoque Mukta, Oxfam Bangladesh's policy and advocacy manager and a member of the national delegation, believed that the agreement, while not fully comprehensive, showed promise for further development. He agreed that the text provided a solid basis for future negotiations at the next UN climate convention summit in Durban, South Africa. Saleemul Huq, a senior researcher at the International Institute for Environmental Development, expressed his approval of the content and production of the text in his initial reaction to bdnews24.com. He supported the points made by the minister, specifically highlighting the importance of the Adaptation Committee and the Green Climate Fund, which he identified as crucial demands of developing countries. As a lead author for assessment reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Huq stated that these provisions are beneficial for poor and vulnerable nations, and he commended the clarity and effectiveness of the text. The negotiations led by the Mexicans were well-managed and transparent, according to a long-time insider of complex climate negotiations. The 32-page document was praised for removing all brackets, showing progress compared to Copenhagen. It was noted that the text reflects compromise, where everyone gains something but not everything. He stated that it is more significant because it restores faith in the process and in each other. The joy and happiness shown by the participants clearly showed their gratitude to Espinosa for this specific reason - for reinstating their trust in the multilateral process.