A June 2, 2025 Leopoldina press release (also on Eurekalert) announced the ‘Ottawa Declaration’,
Against the backdrop of global restrictions on scientific freedom, and not least in light of recent political developments in the United States, the science academies of the G7 countries have today jointly published the Ottawa Declaration. The document stresses the importance of academic freedom, institutional autonomy, the integrity of research, research security, and the responsible conduct of research in support of the public good. The Ottawa Declaration is a result of the Science 7 Summit, which took place in the Canadian capital on 7 and 8 May [2025]. As part of the Science 7 process, the National Academies of the G7 countries provide evidence-based policy advice for the annual G7 summits and jointly draft statements on scientific topics that are linked to the agenda and require a multilateral approach.
The academies write that the G7 countries greatly benefit from investments in research, the mobility of researchers, and international cooperation. These factors foster knowledge creation, innovation, and are key to economic and social development. The declaration points out the central role that governments, universities, academies, and civil society play in promoting scientific cooperation and the pursuit of knowledge to advance the public good. The science academies state that they commit to strengthen their efforts to protect the integrity of science and the science advice systems, as these are core components of free and democratic societies.
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This year’s G7 summit of heads of state and government takes place in Kananaskis in the Canadian province of Alberta from 15 to 17 June 2025. Information about the G7 process and policy advice provided by the science academies as well as the current statements is available here: https://www.leopoldina.org/en/international/g7-and-g20-policy-advice/
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About the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
As the German National Academy of Sciences, the Leopoldina provides independent science-based policy advice on matters relevant to society. To this end, the Academy develops interdisciplinary statements based on scientific findings. In these publications, options for action are outlined; making decisions, however, is the responsibility of democratically legitimized politicians. The experts who prepare the statements work in a voluntary and unbiased manner. The Leopoldina represents the German scientific community in the international academy dialogue. This includes advising the annual summits of Heads of State and Government of the G7 and G20 countries. With around 1,700 members from more than 30 countries, the Leopoldina combines expertise from almost all research areas. Founded in 1652, it was appointed the National Academy of Sciences of Germany in 2008. The Leopoldina is committed to the common good.
The Royal Society of Canada’s June 2, 2025 news release announcing the declaration includes links to the English, French, German, Italian, and Japanese language versions,
Today [June 2, 2025], the Science Academies of the G7 issued a joint declaration emphasizing the importance of academic freedom, institutional autonomy, the integrity of research, research security, and the responsible conduct of research in support of the public good.
“Especially in times of uncertainty, it is essential that our Academies commit to strengthening our efforts in defense of the integrity of science and the science advice systems that are critical elements of free and democratic societies,” said Dr. Alain-G. Gagnon, President of the Royal Society of Canada.
Presided by the RSC in 2025, the S7 (Science 7) consists of the Science Academies of the G7: l’Académie des sciences de France, Nationale Akademie der Wissenschaften Leopoldina (Germany), Accademia Nazotionale dei Lincei (Italy), the Science Council of Japan, the Royal Society (UK), and the National Academy of Sciences (US).
The Ottawa Declaration of the Science Academies of the G7 is available in the following languages:
About the Royal Society of Canada
Founded in 1882, the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) comprises The Academy of Arts and Humanities, The Academy of Social Sciences, The Academy of Science, and The RSC College. The RSC recognizes excellence, advises the government and the larger society, and promotes a culture of knowledge and innovation in Canada and with other national academies around the world.
As a reminder (for those like me who needed it), The G7 is comprised of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, The United Kingdom, and the United States. h/t G7 Wikipedia entry
While the US is not specified, this declaration could seem to be a veiled criticism/rebuke of the current administration.
Finally, you can find out more about the Science 7 Summit (very little information) but there is more about the upcoming 2025 G7 summit of the heads of state in Kananaskis, Alberta here.