The Major Economies Forum released it's statement on energy and climate change, announcing a belief that global temperatures should not rise above 2 degrees Celsius about pre-industrial levels. The statement mentions that climate change must be addressed in a way that does not compromise economic or social development.

In the statement, a global emissions reduction of 50% by 2050 is proposed, including an 80% reduction by industrialized nations. The statement also calls for roadmaps of plans from now to 2020 be presented by November 15, 2009.