The heads of science and technology are anticipated to outline best practises for countries to share research findings and protect sensitive data and technology.
The Group of Seven countries met for two days in Sendai to discuss how to spread the benefits of scientific research throughout the world while preserving national and economic security.
They are anticipated to adopt a ministers’ communique on Saturday in order to improve global cooperation in the field of research and development and to promote the benefits of scientific research everywhere. This will ensure that the benefits of scientific research are spread throughout the world and that the country’s security and economy are upheld.
The heads of science and technology are anticipated to outline best practises for countries to share research findings and protect sensitive data and technology. They are anticipated to take China into account when considering any limitations or prerequisites for access to research.
Last year, the ministers spoke out against “bad-faith actors” who could disregard legal limitations and attempt to use knowledge and technology without permission.
In a statement issued in June 2022, the G-7 science ministers strongly denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, calling it an assault on the fundamental ideals of freedom, democracy, and self-determination that serve as the cornerstones of academic freedom and international scientific cooperation.
At the beginning of the ministerial meeting she is chairing, Sanae Takaichi, the minister in charge of science and technology policy, said it is a great opportunity for them to gain a deeper understanding of each country’s science and technology policies and to further strengthen G-7 cooperation in this area.
This year’s conference will focus on using space because industry cooperation is becoming increasingly crucial as we enter a new era of space exploration.
Japanese government representatives claim that cooperation on space activities is essential to coming up with innovative ways to lessen climate change, ecosystem destruction, and severe natural disasters. The G-7 science chiefs will discuss practical ways to reduce space debris, which raises the possibility of satellite and astronaut collisions, according to the officials.
Friday’s agenda concentrated on two main issues: research freedom and the promotion of open science, as well as research integrity and security.
Falling space debris has been a significant issue recently. On Saturday, they will support initiatives to better understand ocean ecosystems while concentrating on international scientific and technological cooperation to address pressing issues like climate change and the use of space.