![]() ![]() The U7/U20 are moving to provide cross-cutting inputs to the G7/G20. In light of the widespread recognition of the critical role that cities will play for the achievement of the SDGs, decarbonisation and other modern challenges in recent years, an unofficial engagement group for cities Urban 7 (U7) and Urban 20 (U20) were established. Economic stability and transformation, 3. ![]() In addition to the seven engagement groups, other groups – cities, for example – was deeply relevant to the five themes set by this year’s G7 (1. The role of engagement groups to take actions independent from the public sector for climate change mitigation, the achievement of each of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and widespread societal change is becoming increasingly recognised.Īt the G7 in 2022, the G7 planned dialogues with the seven aforementioned engagement groups deemed especially critical for the German Presidency. Inputs from each of these groups (delivered as statements or communiqués) are reflected to a great extent at the Summits and Ministerial Meetings (for more information on the role of G7/G20 engagement groups, please access this publication). In addition to the Summit and Ministerial Meetings, the G7 also has a mechanism to collate various inputs from seven official engagement groups independent from the G7: T7 (Think 7 think tanks), Y7 (Youth 7), W7 (Women 7), S7 (Science 7 scientists), L7 (Labour 7 labour unions), C7 (Civil Society 7), B7 (Business 7 business federations). The full schedule for the G7 Ministerial Meetings can be accessed here. ![]() The main outcomes of the “Summit” convened among the member countries’ leaders include the Leaders’ Statement or Communiqué, as well as a set of communiqués at the ministerial level. This structure is based on the recognition that, since the climate and biodiversity crises are closely interlinked, integrated solutions are necessary. Similar to last year, the G7 Environment Ministers’ Meeting this year treated climate, energy, and environmental issues as a single track (G7 Climate and Environment Track). In addition to the Leaders’ Summit, there were Ministerial Meetings convened among the Ministers of Tourism, Ministers for Labour and Education, Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Development, Ministers of Economy and Finance, Ministers of Climate, Energy, and the Environment, Ministers of Culture, Ministers of Innovation and Research, Ministers of Health, Ministers of Agriculture, and Ministers of Trade, respectively. The Group of Seven (G7) comprises seven countries - Japan, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Germany, and France – and the European Union (EU). The G7 Summit in 2022 was held on 26 – 28 June in Elmau, Germany under the German Presidency. ![]()
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