The Global summit is a platform for leaders in business, government and civil society to discuss emerging technologies that could shape the future of our global economy. They will explore ways that these technologies can help us better adapt to geoeconomic shifts, accelerate human development, and build a more sustainable world.
During the last two years, climate change and ocean conservation have been top of mind for policymakers at every level. Leaders from nearly 100 countries, including major emitters like China and Nigeria, announced ambitious national climate action plans ahead of the COP30 conference in November. These announcements – alongside pledges to double adaptation finance and curb methane emissions – signal an upturn in climate ambition and a renewed sense of urgency.
The European G7 summit will continue discussions from Italy’s Apulia meeting on migration issues and Ukraine, while also tackling new priorities such as climate and digital security. The summit will highlight the role of non-state actors in accelerating climate action, as well as the need to expand access to affordable energy.
This year’s summit will see the first gathering of world leaders since President-elect Donald Trump took office, and will likely be dominated by his America First agenda. He will be expected to reassess the United States’ relationship with the summit body, including its contributions and how it is structured. He is also expected to raise the profile of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s defence spending commitments, as well as Russia’s continuing aggression.