The other major trading partners of the United States have set ambitious targets as well (Figure E12), underscoring the economic opportunities of a low carbon economy. Germany is also releasing its MCS this week and many other countries, including China, India, the United Kingdom, and Norway, have either announced intentions to develop mid-century strategies or are already developing them, with plans to release in the coming months and years. We urge all nations to join in developing ambitious and transparent mid-century low-GHG emissions strategies and releasing them by 2018. Long-term planning is an iterative process; this report should not be viewed as a final, fixed product, but rather the beginning of an ongoing effort.