The groups should eventually reach a consensus on one of the the options listed below. At this time firm targets and timetables were established in 1997, in a new effort in Koyto, Japan. A summary of the Koyto Agreement. Establish an international agreement on a long term goal for stabilizing greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere at a level that minimizes the risks to the biosphere and to human societies, with a specific commitment to stabilize carbon dioxide emissions at 1990 levels by the year 2010. If you endorse this position, make some recommendations about how to reduce the use of fossil fuels.
Continued research is necessary, before any costly counter measures are implemented.
Various theoretical climate models used to predict future warming can not be relied upon and are not validated by existing climate record. This is a very complete article and includes a few graphics and glossary of terms. This article alone would be sufficient for engaging in debate. This is an extensive collection of short fact sheets on a variety of topics. Global Climate Change Information Programme - comprehensive series of short essays.