2 / 2021 // LEOPOLDINA / NEWS 3
Editorial
Dear Members and Friends of the Leopoldina ,
Climate protection goals , biodiversity , and the safe use of health data during pandemics were the three issues highlighted to the G7 governments by the science academies of the G7 countries , including the Leopoldina , ahead of this year ’ s G7 Summit . Discussions at the event , which is taking place in Carbis Bay in Cornwall / UK from 11 to 13 June , will undoubtedly largely centre around the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences . Deliberations will nevertheless also focus on other current challenges , which must be addressed through international cooperation if there is to be any chance of success .
With this in mind , the advice given by the science academies for this year ’ s G7 Summit includes possible courses of action for achieving the net-zero climate
Prof . ( ETHZ ) Dr . Gerald Haug , President of the Leopoldina target . This is an important topic
Image : David Ausserhofer | Leopoldina because steps towards reaching climate neutrality must be taken promptly and consistently . Further information on this , including numerous graphs and other diagrams , can be found in our recently published climate change fact sheet . Another pressing issue is the need for resolute action across all levels of society to protect biodiversity . The academies have also drawn on lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic to emphasise the importance of establishing a trustworthy and equitable system for sharing health data worldwide ( see page 4 ).
This year , the statements were prepared under the leadership of the Royal Society . Next year , it is once again the Leopoldina ’ s turn to coordinate the advice given by the science academies prior to the G7 Summit . Preparations will begin in autumn to select the topics to be presented to summit participants in 2022 . I am already looking forward to taking on this challenge together with our partner academies .
I hope you find this issue an interesting and inspiring read .