Developed countries should support developing countries in tackling climate change. This not only is their responsibility, but also serves their long-term interests.

Global climate change has a profound impact on the survival and development of mankind. It is a major challenge facing all countries.

Medical costs are of concern, both in developing and developed countries.

It is possible that, post-Kyoto, the developed countries will recognise the requirements of the developing world.

China has adopted and is implementing its national climate change program. This includes mandatory national targets for reducing energy intensity and discharge of major pollutants and increasing forest coverage and the share of renewable energy for the period of 2005 through 2010.

Developed countries and advanced developing countries must open their markets for products from the developing world, and support in developing their export and import capacity.