JP G7 land ministers meeting

Group of Seven ministers for sustainable urban development have started the main part of their talks in the city of Takamatsu, western Japan. They are expected to discuss measures against climate change and utilization of digital technology to address urban challenges, as well as reconstruction support for Ukraine.

Japan’s land minister is chairing the two-day discussions that started on Saturday morning. Saito said the global issues of climate change, biodiversity loss and the energy crisis are challenges facing cities, where people and assets are concentrated. They also exchanged ideas on securing green spaces and decarbonizing buildings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cities.