Check here for the latest updates on the Y7 2021.
This page includes updates on events, announcements and press releases from the Y7 2021.
FLN hosts a mock g7 with students from st ives school in carbis bay hotel
Cornish students took part in a Mock Summit in the same venue as the G7, just 24 hours after world leaders depart
Mental health featured on the final g7 communique
The Youth 7 (Y7) pushed for bold action on mental health.
Mental health set to be on the G7 communique
PM Boris Johnson promises to push mental health on behalf of young people.
(photo: No 10 Downing Street)
g7 leaders’ vaccine pledge should have been “stronger, faster and more ambitious”
Here’s what young people have to say about the recent announcement from world leaders to donate 1 billion vaccines globally by the end of 2022
why youth need a seat #atthetable
A new report released by the Future Leaders Network shows that G7 youth are increasingly dissatisfied with democracy - and calls on world leaders to better engage them in decision making processes.
read the u.k. youth statement on the global partnership for education
The U.K.’s youth representatives join the global call for world leaders to fund quality education for every girl and boy, for a better world for future generations
Youth perspectives 2021 report
A new report, conducted by Opinium, shows that the majority of young people feel ignored by the G7.
leaders of the c7, l7, w7 and y7 call on the prime minister to put decent jobs at heart of economic recovery
In a joint letter to the Prime Minister, the Chair of the Y7 urges world leaders not to repeat the economic mistakes following the 2008 financial crisis.
tickets now available for the y7 side event, 12 june 2021
If you’re a young leader living in Cornwall and you want to discuss the Y7 recommendations, network with other young leaders and call world leaders to action - join us on 12 June at Penryn Campus, Cornwall!
mock g7 eduresources now available!
If you work with students aged 14 - 18, you can take part in a Mock G7 by signing up for a free eduresource.
“To find answers to the climate crisis, we need young people”
Professor Ian Chapman, Chief Executive of the U.K. Atomic Energy Authority and mentor to Climate and Environment delegates, talks of his experience working with the Y7 and champions their recommendations
The y7 communique is now live!
Read the official recommendations from young people across the G7 to world leaders, and add your signature to show your support!
announcing our y7 summit sponsors, astrazeneca
We’re delighted to partner with AstraZeneca for this year’s Y7 Summit.
The agenda for the y7 summit is now live!
Check out the agenda for the Y7 Summit, taking place 14 - 15 May 2021, 12:00 - 16:00 BST.
climate youth leaders call for protection of forest on international arbor day
Read an Op-Ed by our Climate and the Environment delegates, released in commemoration of International Arbor Day.
internet for the youth, by the youth, with the youth
Read an Op-Ed by our Digital and Tech delegates in celebration of Digital Transformation Week
y7 leaders call on world leaders to tackle the gender pay gap
Read an Op-Ed from our Economy delegates about why world leaders should tackle the gender pay gap this Equal Pay Day.
young health leaders call on world leaders to tackle the social determinants of health
Read an Op-Ed by our Health delegates in commemoration of World Health Day.