G7 Summit: From Cop26 buildup to reasserting fight against climate change, top 10 likely developments

With the Cop 26 summit scheduled to be held in Glasgow later this year, the Cornwall summit will have a crucial role in setting the agenda for the next six months.

The G7 Summit, being held in Cornwall, UK, is one of the first summits to see heads of state meeting in person after nearly a year of virtual conferences in the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic. The summit holds significance as the world's seven richest democracies are likely to chalk the way forward to ensure Covid-19 vaccination in middle and low-income countries. While the Covid-19 is set to dominate the talks, another crucial aspect of the meet is climate change. With the Cop26 Summit scheduled to be held in Glasgow later this year, the Cornwall summit will have a crucial role in setting the agenda for the next six months and reasserting the commitment to abide by the goals of the Paris Accord. The upcoming decade will be crucial for countries across the world including India to bring down emissions and tackle climate change.