The G77 and China, a major influential group, left the negotiation at 3am BdST on Wednesday due to developed countries refusing to allocate funds separately for loss and damage. Some countries, including the US, Australia, and Canada, were pushing for a separate mechanism on the issue of loss and damage. Developing country negotiator Quamrul Islam Chowdhury stated that the walkout occurred because some parties were trying to simplify the issue into disaster risk reduction. Differences among parties were highlighted by Dr Ainun Nishat, who stated that the G77 and China wanted an independent work stream reporting to COP, while some developed countries wanted it under the adaptation commitment. Developed countries were not in favor of providing financial support to the loss and damage mechanism. The Bangladesh delegation emphasized the need for a clear global understanding on mitigation and adaptation, along with addressing loss and damage with commensurate financing, technology development, and capacity building for a legally binding agreement in Paris in 2015. The delegation expressed disappointment that an institutional mechanism on loss and damage could not be agreed upon during COP 19. The press conference also included statements from Secretary Shafiqur Rahman, Ainun Nushat, Dr Asaduzzaman, and Md Quamrul Islam Chowdhury.