UN global climate change body discusses reform - October 12, 2010

But, the panel still has a role to 'take action for adaptation to climate change' that is 'getting more and more difficult to manage', South Korea's Environment Minister Lee Maan-Ee said in an opening speech.

'I believe it is scientifically clear and commonly understood that climate change is unequivocal . . . We cannot afford to dismiss this opportunity to build a green and sustainable world for future generations with counter-measures against climate change,' he said.