Group of Seven (G7) ( UPSC Prelims)

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News Context

 ● India took part as an Outreach Country in the 51st G7 Summit in 2025.  
      ○ The event was hosted in Kananaskis, Canada.

Key Outcomes of 51st G7 Summit (2025) Summit

 ● Kananaskis Wildfire Charter: Embraces a "whole of society" strategy, integrating Indigenous knowledge, sustainable forest management, and awareness campaigns (supported by India).  
  ● G7 Critical Minerals Action Plan: Aims to ensure sustainable and resilient supply chains for critical minerals.  
  ● Key Initiatives on Artificial Intelligence (AI): Includes the G7 GovAI Grand Challenge and the establishment of a shared G7 AI Network (GAIN).  

Other important initiatives of G7

 ● Promote Economic Resilience:  
    ● Supply Chain Diversification: Initiatives like the G7 PGII (initiated in 2007) and IMEC aim to diversify supply chains.  
    ● Critical Minerals Coordination: Programs such as the Partnership for Resilient and Inclusive Supply-chain Enhancement and the Mineral Security Partnership focus on critical minerals.  
  ● Energy:  
    ● Energy for Growth in Africa: This initiative is set to invest in sustainable development, offering Africa an alternative to Chinese investment.  
  ● Health and Food Security:  
    ● Apulia Food Systems: Launched by the G7 to bolster food security and promote sustainable agriculture.  

Group of Seven (G7)

 ● Genesis: Established in 1975 to foster economic and financial cooperation amid the energy crisis.  
  ● Members: An informal group of industrialized democracies, including France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, and Canada.  
  ● Russia's Membership: Joined in 1998, making it the G8 until 2014. Suspended following the annexation of Crimea in March 2014.  
  ● European Union: Not a G7 member but actively participates in the annual summit.  
  ● Working Mechanism: The G7 does not have a permanent structure; the rotating Presidency determines the agenda each year.  
  ● Purpose and Agenda: Convenes annually to discuss significant global issues, including global economic governance, international security, and energy policy.