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Through the Science7 (S7) and Science20 (S20) engagements, the national academies of the G7 and G20 nations issue joint statements that are policy-relevant but not policy-prescriptive, providing world leaders with the best available scientific information to address critical global issues. These engagements take place annually—typically in advance of the respective G7 and G20 summits—and rotate among the member academies. The S7 and S20 statements are signed by the leadership of the participating academies and are formally presented to the G7 and G20 leadership.
The NAS is the host of the S20 engagement in 2026 and the S7 engagement in 2027.
Description
Through the Science7 (S7) and Science20 (S20) engagements, the national academies of the G7 and G20 nations issue joint statements that are policy-relevant but not policy-prescriptive, providing world leaders with the best available scientific information to address critical global issues. These engagements take place annually—typically in advance of the respective G7 and G20 summits—and rotate among the member academies. The S7 and S20 statements are signed by the leadership of the participating academies and are formally presented to the G7 and G20 leadership.
The NAS is the host of the S20 engagement in 2026 and the S7 engagement in 2027.
2026 Statements
Advancing Brain Health (including Mental Health) for Global Societal Resilience
Large Satellite Constellations: Perspectives and Challenges
The Global Arctic: Unprecedented Change, Global Stakes
Press Release for S7 Statements
2025 Statements
Sustainable Migration
Advanced Technology and Data Security
Climate Action and Health Resilience
Ottawa Declaration of the Science Academies of the G7
Press Release for S7 Statements
2024 Statements
Nuclear Arms Control
AI and Society
Social Inequalities and Poverty
Science for Global Transformation
Policy Recommendation for Health Issues
Security and Safety of Agricultural Production
Press Release for S7 Statements
2023 Statements
Restoration and Recovery of the Ocean and Its Biodiversity
Delivering Better Health and Well-Being of Older People through Wisdom Sharing and Innovation
Addressing Systemic Risks in a Changing Climate
Transformative Science for Sustainable Development
Press Release for S20 Statements
2022 Statements
The Need for a One Health Approach to Zoonotic Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance
Decarbonisation: The Case for Urgent International Action
Antiviral Drugs: Increasing Preparedness for the Next Pandemic
2021 Statements
Reversing Biodiversity Loss- The Case for Urgent Action
Data for International Health Emergencies- governance, operations and skills
A Net Zero Climate-Resilient Future- Science, Technology and the Solutions for Change
Pandemic Preparedness and the role of science
2020 Statements
Global Insect Declines and the Potential Erosion of Vital Ecosystem Services
Digital Health and the Learning Health System
Critical Transitions: Abrupt Shifts in the State of Ecosystems
The critical need for international cooperation during the COVID-19 Pandemic
2019 Statements
Artificial Intelligence and Society
Citizen Science in the Internet Era
Threats to Coastal and Marine Ecosystems, and Conservation of the Ocean Environment
2018 Statements
Food and nutrition security: improving soils and increasing productivity
The Global Arctic: the sustainability of communities in the context of changing ocean systems
Realizing Our Digital Future and Shaping Its Impact on Knowledge, Industry, and the Workforce
2017 Statements
New Economic Growth: The Role of Science, Technology, Innovation and Infrastructure
Cultural Heritage: Building Resilience to Natural Disasters
The Challenge of neurodegenerative diseases in an aging population
Improving Global Health: Strategies and tools to combat communicable and non-communicable diseases
2016 Statements
Understanding, Protecting, and Developing Global Brain Resources
Stregthening Disaster Resilience is Essential to Sustainable Development
2015 Statements
Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance Threats and Necessary Actions
Future of the Ocean: Impact of Human Activities on Marine Systems
2013 Statements
Driving Sustainable Development: the role of Science, Technology, and Innovation
Drug Resistance in Infectious Agents- A Global Threat to Humanity
2012 Statements
Energy and Water Linkage: Challenge to a Sustainable Future
Building Resilience to Disasters of Natural and Technological Origin
Improving Knowledge of Emissions and Sinks of Greenhouse Gases
2011 Statements
Education for a Science-Based Global Development
2010 Statements
2009 Statements
Climate Change and the transformation of energy technologies for a low carbon future
2008 Statements
Climate Change Adaptation and the transition to a Low-Carbon Society
2007 Statements
The Promotion and Protection of Innovation
Sustainability, Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection
2006 Statements
Energy Sustainability and Security
Avian Influenza and Infectious Diseases
2005 Statements
Contributors
Staff
Ourania Kosti
Lead
John Hildebrand
Lead
Vaughan Turekian
Lead
Major units and sub-units
National Academy of Sciences
Lead
Office of International Networks, Cooperation, and Security
Collaborator
National Academy of Sciences Executive Office
Lead
Office of International Networks. Cooperation. and Security Executive Office
Collaborator
