Italy 2024

On 11-12 April, ahead of the G7 summit at Borgo Egnazia, in Apulia, Italy, the science academies of G7 countries released the G-Science Academies’ Joint Statement at the S7+SSH7 Academies Meeting 2024 with the following six themes.

On 7 June, President MITSUISHI Mamoru and Vice-president HIBIYA Junko delivered a Joint Statement to Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio.

• - Security and Safety of Agricultural Production
• - Artificial intelligence and Society
• - Policy Recommendations for Health Issues
• - Nuclear Arms Control
• - Social Inequalities and Poverty. Combatting Increased Vulnerability
• - Science and Communication of Cultural Heritage: Knowledge and Public Awareness of our Collective Roots

Japan 2023

The SCJ held the G-Science Academies' Meeting 2023 (Science 7) on March 7, 2023 at the SCJ and online with the participation of G7 national academies' representatives. The joint statements were finalized and released. Representatives of the G7 national academies paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio and President KAJITA Takaaki presented the G-Science 2023 Joint Statements to the Prime Minister in the presence of Mr. GOTO Shigeyuki, Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy.
The following day, on the 8th, the G7 National academies’ representatives and invitees held a joint press conference.

1．Joint Statements

• - Addressing systemic risks in a changing climate【PDF】
• - Delivering better health and well-being of older people through wisdom sharing and innovation【PDF】
• - Restoration and recovery of the ocean and its biodiversity【PDF】

2．G-Science Academies' Meeting 2023 (Science 7) Speakers

（1）Representatives of G7 National Academies
• KAJITA Takaaki, President, SCJ
• TAKAMURA Yukari, Vice-President, SCJ
• Michel Tremblay, President of Academy of Science, the Royal Society of Canada
• Alain Fischer, President, Academie des sciences France
• Gerald Haug, President, German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
• Maria Cristina Marcuzzo, Foreign Secretary, Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei
• Ian Wiggins, Director of International Affairs, the Royal Society UK
• Marcia McNutt, President, US National Academy of Sciences

（2）Invitees
• Narinder Kumar Mehra, Vice-President, Indian National Science Academy
• Peter Gluckman, President, International Science Council
• Filippo Rossi, EC Member, Global Young Academy

（3）SCJ Members and other speaker
• MIMURA Nobuo, Specially Appointed Professor, the Global and Local Environment Co-creation Institute, Ibaraki University
• Working Subcommittee on “Climate Change” in G-Science Academy 2023, SCJ
  　(KOIKE Toshio, SAEGUSA Nobuko, MORI Akira, TAKAHASHI Kiyoshi)
• Working Subcommittee on “Health” in G-Science Academy 2023, SCJ
  　(ARAI Hidenori, KORIYAMA Chihaya, WAKE Junko, IIJIMA Katsuya, YAMADA Asuka)
• Working Subcommittee on “Ocean” in G-Science Academy 2023, SCJ
  　(HARADA Naomi, SATO-OKOSHI Waka, YASUDA Nina, NISHIMOTO Kentaro)

3．G-Science Academies' Meeting 2023 (Science 7 (S7)) Agenda

- Date: 10:00-15:35 (JST), March 7, 2023
- Venue: Science Council of Japan and Online (YouTube)　　YouTube Archive here

4. Outline of the Sessions

（1）Keynote Speech and Panel Discussion - Session 1: Climate Change

At the beginning of the session, KOIKE Toshio, Chair of the Working Subcommittee on Climate Change of the G-Science Academy 2023, gave a presentation on the joint statement “Addressing systemic risks in a changing climate”. MORI Akira, Member of the Working Subcommittee facilitated keynote speeches by Michel Tremblay, President of Academy of Science, the Royal Society of Canada, MIMURA Nobuo, Specially Appointed Professor of Ibaraki University, and Ian Wiggins, Director of International Affairs, the Royal Society U.K. A panel discussion followed, with Chair Koike, President Tremblay, Prof. MIMURA, and Director Wiggins as panelists, and TAKAHASHI Kiyoshi, Member of the Working Subcommittee as moderator. During the panel discussion, the panelists discussed:
　　(1) what specific research cooperation should be promoted and
　　(2) how scientists should promote communication with society.
Regarding (1), comments were made on the use and integration of information and communication technology (ICT), such as satellite-based observations, international standardization of data, refinement of climate impact assessments, development of the global south where data is lacking, and motivation for joint research. Regarding (2), remarks were made on the integration of solutions at the local level, such as indigenous peoples, development of joint programs between policymakers and scientists, institutionalization of facilitators, and use of the media.

（2）Keynote Speech and Panel Discussion - Session 2: Health in Aging Society

At the beginning of the session, KORIYAMA Chihaya, Vice- Chair of the Working Subcommittee on Health gave a presentation on the joint statement “Delivering better health and well-being of older people through wisdom sharing and innovation”. This was followed by keynote speeches by Alan Fischer, President, Academie des sciences France and Maria Cristina Marcuzzo, Foreign Secretary, Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei of Italy.

A panel discussion followed, with President Fischer, Foreign Secretary Marcuzzo, Subcommittee members, IIJIMA Katsuya and WAKE Junko as panelists and Vice-Chair KORIYAMA as moderator. During the panel discussion, comments were made on incentives for the provision of care services, respect for the elderly and socially equal burden of care, building a flexible and sustainable association security system, and securing opportunities for young people to play active roles.

（3）Keynote Speech and Panel Discussion - Session 3: Ocean and its Biodiversity

At the beginning of the session, HARADA Naomi, Chair of the Working Subcommittee on Ocean, gave a presentation on the joint statement “Restoration and recovery of the ocean and its biodiversity”. This was followed by keynote speeches by Gerald Haug, President of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, and Marcia McNutt, President of the National Academy of Sciences, U.S.A.

A panel discussion followed, with Chair Harada, President Haug, President McNutt, Subcommittee Members SATO-OKOSHI Waka and YASUDA Nina as panelists and NIHIMOTO Kentaro, Subcommittee Member as moderator. During the panel discussion, comments were made on the importance of basic research in the ocean, dissemination and awareness of research findings such as the critical situation of the ocean and little progress in de-carbonization, and clarification of responsible entities through the use of observation systems.

（4）Panel Discussion - Session 4: Science in Society, Science for Society

Panelists included KAJITA Takaaki, President of SCJ, Narinder Kumar Mehra, Vice President of the Indian National Science Academy, Peter Gluckman, President of the International Science Council, Filippo Rossi, Executive Committee Member of the Global Young Academy, and Maria Cristina Marcuzzo, Foreign Secretary , Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei of Italy with TAKAMURA Yukari, Vice- President of SCJ as moderator. Vice- President TAKAMURA moderated the discussion. During the panel discussion, remarks were made on the importance of awareness of how research can benefit society, points that should be particularly emphasized in the joint statements, and collaboration with the G-Science Science / Science 7 (S7) 2024 and Science 20 (S20).

Germany 2022

Ahead of the G7 summit at Schloss Elmau in Germany, the science academies of G7 countries finalized and released the G-Science Academies’ Joint Statements at the Science7 Dialogue Forum 2022 on the followings.

• - Ocean and Cryosphere: The Need for Urgent International Action【PDF】
• - Decarbonisation: The Case for Urgent International Action【PDF】
• - Antiviral Drugs: Increasing Preparedness for the Next Pandemic【PDF】
• - The Need for a One Health Approach to Zoonotic Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance【PDF】

Joint Statement by the National Academies of the G7 States on Russia's Attack on Ukraine was released. (Mar.3, 2022)

　Joint Statement by the National Academies of the G7 States on Russia's Attack on Ukraine【PDF】

UK 2021

Ahead of the G7 Summit in Cornwall in June 2021, the G-science Academies’ Meeting was held on Mar 24 with Presidents/representatives from seven academies. The G-science Joint Statements were finalized in three themes and were released on Mar 31:

1. A net zero climate-resilient future - science, technology and the solutions for change
2. Reversing biodiversity loss - the case for urgent action
3. Data for international health emergencies: governance, operations and skills

【Reference】

The UK is the host of this year’s G7. In recognition of this, the British Academy has convened a virtual forum of SSH7 - social science and humanities representative bodies of every country in the G7. Together we have worked on a set of 5 statements concerning one of the greatest challenges we face, namely the COVID-19 pandemic and our paths to recovery from its impacts. The statements of the SSH7 representative bodies on resilience and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic focus on the following:

1. COVID-19 Recovery－Community Engagement
2. COVID-19 Recovery－ Education, Skills and Employment
3. COVID-19 Recovery－Trust, Transparency & Data Gathering
4. COVID-19 Recovery－Inequalities & Cohesion
5. COVID-19 Recovery－Fiscal Policy

US 2020

G-science Academies finalized the Joint Statements on Basic Research , Digital Health and the Learning Health System, and Global Insect Declines and the Potential Erosion of Vital Ecosystem Services. Furthermore, G-science Academies stress The critical need for international cooperation during COVID-19.

France 2019

Ahead of the G7 summit at Biarritz in France, the science academies of G7 countries finalized the G-science Academies’ Joint Statements on Science and Trust, Artificial intelligence and society, and Citizen Science in the Internet era.　Dr. Juichi Yamagiwa, President of Science Council of Japan (SCJ) handed the statements in person to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Canada 2018

Ahead of the G7 summit at Charlevoix in Canada during June 8-9, 2018, the national science academies of the G7 countries finalized the G-Science Academies' Joint Statements on “the global arctic: the sustainability of communities in the context of changing ocean systems” and “realizing our digital future and shaping its impact on knowledge, industry, and the workforce” to deliver toward the leaders of the G7 summit countries. Professor Juichi Yamagiwa, President of Science Council of Japan (SCJ) handed the Joint Statements in person to Mr. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, on May 31, 2018.

Italy 2017

Ahead of the G7 summit at Taormina in Italy during May 26-27, 2017, the national science academies of the G7 countries finalized the G-Science Academies' Joint Statements on "Cultural heritage: building resilience to natural disasters", "The challenge of neurodegenerative diseases in an aging population", and "New economic growth: the role of science, technology, innovation and infrastructure" to deliver toward the leaders of the G7 summit countries. Professor Takashi Onishi, President of Science Council of Japan (SCJ) handed the Joint Statements in person to Mr. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, on May 11, 2017.

Japan 2016

Ahead of the G7 summit at Ise-Shima in Japan during May 26-27, 2016, national and regional science academies, including those from G7 countries, finalized the G-Science Academies' Joint Statements on “Understanding, Protecting, and Developing Global Brain Resources”, “Strengthening Disaster Resilience is Essential to Sustainable Development”, and “ Nurturing Future Scientists ” to deliver toward the leaders of the participant countries. Professor Takashi Onishi, President of Science Council of Japan (SCJ) handed the Joint Statements in person to Mr. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, on April 19, 2016.

Summary note by Science Council of Japan:[PDF]

Reference: Tsukuba Communique(G7 Science and Technology Ministers' Meeting in Tsukuba, Ibaraki):https://www8.cao.go.jp/cstp/english/others/communique_en.html

Germany 2015

Ahead of the G7 summit at Schloss Elmau in the Germany during June 7-8, 2015, the national science academies of G7 countries finalized the G-Science Academies' Joint Statements on “Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance: Threats and Necessary Actions”, “Neglected Tropical Diseases”, and “Future of the Ocean: Impact of human activities on marine systems” to deliver toward the leaders of the G7 Summit countries. Professor Takashi Onishi, President of Science Council of Japan (SCJ) handed the Joint Statements in person to Mr. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, on May 7, 2015

UK 2013 (The G-Science Meeting was held in India)

Ahead of the G8 Lough Erne Summit to be held in the United Kingdom during June 17-18, 2013, the national science academies of G8 and other relevant countries finalized the G-Science Academies' Joint Statements on "Driving Sustainable Development: the role of Science, Technology and Innovation" and "Drug Resistance in Infectious Agents - A Global Threat to Humanity" to deliver toward the leaders of the G8 Summit countries. Professor Takashi Onishi, President of Science Council of Japan (SCJ) handed the Joint Statements in person to Mr. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, on May 29, 2013.

US 2012

Ahead of the G8 Camp David Summit to be held in the United States during May 18-19, 2012, the science academies of the G-Science member countries finalized the Joint Statements on "Building Resilience to Disasters of Natural and Technological Origin" , "Energy and Water Linkage: Challenge to a Sustainable Future" and "Improving Knowledge of Emissions and Sinks of Greenhouse Gases" to deliver toward the leaders of the G8 Summit countries. Professor Takashi Onishi, President of the Science Council of Japan (SCJ) handed the joint-statements in person to Mr. Yoshihiko Noda, Prime Minister of Japan, on May 10, 2012.

France 2011

Ahead of the G8 Deauville Summit to be held in France during May 26-27, 2011, the science academies of the G8+ member countries finalized the Joint G8+ Science Academies' Statements on "Education for a Science-Based Global Development" and "Water and Health" to deliver toward the leaders of the G8 Summit countries. Professor Ichiro Kanazawa, President of Science Council of Japan (SCJ) handed the joint-statements in person to Mr. Naoto Kan, Prime Minister of Japan, on May 20, 2011.

Canada 2010

Ahead of the G8 Muskoka Summit to be held in Canada during June 25-26, 2010, the science academies of the G8 member countries finalized the Joint G8 Science Academies' Statements on "Health of Women and Children" and "Innovation for Development" to deliver toward the leaders of the G8 Summit countries. Professor Ichiro Kanazawa, President of Science Council of Japan (SCJ) handed the joint-statements in person to Mr. Yukio Hatoyama, Prime Minister of Japan, on May 27, 2010.

Italy 2009

Ahead of the G8 L'Aquila Summit to be held in Italy during July 8-10, 2009, the science academies of the G8 member nations and the 5 countries (Brazil, China, India, Mexico and the South Africa) finalized the G8+5 Academies' joint-statement on "Climate changes and the transformation of energy technologies for a low carbon future" to deliver toward the leaders of the G8 Summit member countries. Professor Ichiro Kanazawa, President of SCJ, handed the joint-statement to Mr. Taro Aso, Prime Minister of Japan, on June 11, 2009, followed by the official announcement of the joint-statement in the nations worldwide on the same day.

Tokyo 2008

During March 17 and 18, the G8 Academies' Meeting was held in Tokyo. In the meeting, the representatives from the academies of 13 countries (including those of G8) and the relevant organization were participated. From SCJ, the host academy for this year, Prof. Ichiro Kanazawa (President), Prof. Hideaki Karaki (Chairperson of Subcommittee for the G8 Academies' Meeting) and many other relevant members took part. In the meeting, various discussions were made for the two themes ("Climate Change" and "Global Health") of the draft joint-statements. After the refinement process during the meeting, the joint-statements is scheduled for fine adjustment based on further comments from the academies and then for submission to the leaders of the relevant governments before the G8 Summit Meeting. On the last day of the meeting, a remark was made by the delegate from the academy of Italy (Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei) to express the intension to host the meeting next year, with which the participants from the other academies were all in agreement.

Germany 2007

May 16, 2007

Rossia 2006

June 14, 2006

UK 2005

June 8, 2005