The Summit
During the J8 Summit, participants meet together to share their ideas and experiences. They also research and discuss the three J8 Summit themes based on the G8 agenda and learn about their shared priorities and goals.
Working together, they prepare statements and recommendations to be taken by G8 leaders and by young people to address G8 issues. Some of the J8 participants may have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with G8 leaders to discuss their proposals. Participants may also share their experiences and recommendations through media events such as press conferences and interviews.
Although facilitators and topic experts work with J8 participants on their recommendations, the statements and proposals the participants develop are based on their own ideas and opinions.
Hokkaido, Japan
This year, the J8 Summit will be held in Chitose City in Hokkaido, Japan from 2-9 July. The topics delegates will discuss at this year’s J8 events are:
1. Climate change and global warming
2. Global health: Child survival, and infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS
3. Poverty and development with a focus on Africa
The Summit Program
The Summit Program will be announced in June.
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Summit 2007
The 2007 Summit was held in Wismar, Germany.
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