Why the IMO is desperate to avoid a vote on emissions curbs
- IMO is closer than ever to the first global carbon price, but much can go wrong
- It wants consensus among all 176 member states, since taking the issue to a vote could inflame tensions
- Top official warns one vote could trigger ‘avalanche’ of smaller votes, derailing the talks and souring the atmosphere among negotiators
A Hollywood-style vote, with the fate of the planet hanging in the balance is possible but far from desirable, IMO officials say