Beyond domestic efforts to combat climate change, the global nature of the climate change problem requires global solutions. A strong and effective international effort is needed to address climate change and every country must play its part.

There is a need for the international community to discuss and to reach an agreement on a long-term global target, to give a clear signal of the global commitment to tackle climate change.

The Bali Roadmap adopted by the international community in 2007 is an important part of the process and represents a step forward in establishing a post-2012 climate change agreement. Any future climate change regime must have the commitment and participation of all countries, and take into account national circumstances. The world has to pursue pragmatic and cost-effective ways to reduce GHG emissions, protect the world's carbon sinks, and set overall targets to reduce emissions.