G7 Sustainable Urban Development Ministers’ Meeting in Takamatsu, Kagawa
2023 G7 Sustainable Urban Development Ministers’ Meeting in Takamatsu, Kagawa (Japan)
In response to the wishes of the G7 countries, Japan, as the G7 Presidency in 2023, has decided to hold the second ministerial meeting (announced at the Chief Cabinet Secretary's press conference on August 30, 2022) as an excellent opportunity to discuss building international partnerships based on common principles and the development of sustainable cities in Japan.
G7 Sustainable Urban Development Ministers’
Meeting in Takamatsu, Kagawa
Ministry of Land,Infrastructure, Transport
and Tourism
Overview of the Meeting
- Dates: Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July 9, 2023
- Location: Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture
- Venue: Kagawa International Conference Hall
Takamatsu City in Kagawa Prefecture is a city that is actively engaged in urban development, including the creation of a society with community harmony, Compact Plus Network urban development, promotion of smart cities, and realization of zero-carbon cities. It is a location suitable for conducting discussions on various challenges in urban fields.
Theme
Achieving Sustainable Urban Development Together
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Carbon-neutral and resilience
Discussion on the direction of initiatives to address climate change and create more sustainable cities.
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Inclusiveness
Discussion on the direction of initiatives toward cities where no one is left behind and there is consideration of diversity.
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Digital
Discussion on policy for utilizing digital technology to address urban challenges.
Session Outlines of G7 Sustainable Urban Development Ministers’ Meeting in Takamatsu, Kagawa
Session Outlines
Previous meeting (2022: Germany)
The first-ever G7 Ministerial Meeting for Urban Development was held in Potsdam, under the German 2022 G7 Presidency on September 13.
Mr. Saito, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, attended from Japan.
The agenda includes (1) Urban Resilience, (2) Transformative Power of Cities, and (3) Joint Action as G7.
Responses from the G7 Countries
Emphasis on perspectives such as 'urban resilience' and 'addressing climate change'.
Recognition of the importance of an ongoing dialogue on sustainable urban development.
Documents from the Previous Meeting