Global partner cooperation key to addressing climate change

Joint efforts 'urgently needed' as world faces increasingly severe repercussions

Collaboration and multilateralism will be key to addressing climate change and environmental challenges confronting the world today, said top Chinese officials and foreign diplomats on Wednesday.

With humanity facing the increasingly severe impact of climate change, joint efforts among the international community are urgently needed, said Liu Qibao, vice-chairman of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

"As a developing country, China has actively pushed for the signing of the Paris Agreement on climate change, and consistently followed through on its commitments," Liu said.