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We have shared responsibility for global climate; we have to reduce climate change below 2 degrees Celsius.

Climate change is such a huge issue that it requires strong, concerted, consistent and enduring action by governments.

At some point, policymakers will get around to dealing with additional policies around climate in ways to incentivize certain behaviors.

In the case of climate change, the threat is long-term and diffuse and requires broad international action for the benefit of people decades in the future. And in politics, the urgent always trumps the important, and that is what makes it a very difficult and challenging issue.

In China we need to do our own part to try to combat global climate change.

It should simply be an empirical matter whether the climate is changing or not and whether we're responsible. But the various sides of the debate have now become so tribal that it's no longer a matter of changing our views as more information comes in.

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

I think we're taking a snapshot view of climate change and trying to implement policy based on that snapshot.

It is our duty as states, citizens, and industry leaders to make the energy transition a reality with the ultimate aim of reconciling two major priorities: to meet ever-increasing demand and to confront the complex issue of climate change.

I have long understood that climate change is not only an environmental issue - it is a humanitarian, economic, health, and justice issue as well.