G7 Engagement Group: The Young Ambassadors Society is recruiting the Italian Delegates for the Y7

In collaboration with the Sherpa Office of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Young Ambassadors Society (YAS) is now recruiting the delegates that in 2025 will join the Italian Delegation of the Youth 7 (Y7), the official engagement group of the G7 for young people.

The Y7 brings together under-30 international leaders, whose work lasts several months throughout the year and culminates in the Y7 Summits where the Final Communique, containing proposals from the young delegates, is finalised and passed on to the Presidents and Heads of State.

In 2025, the Y7 Summit will take place in May in Canada and will focus on the following priority areas:

• Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology
• Economy and Supply Chain Resilience
• Energy and Environment
• Peace and Security

To apply to join the Y7 Italian delegation and the GYL program, among other criterias, candidates must be 18-30 years old; be fluent in English; have volunteer, study, entrepreneurial, or work experience related to at least one of the priority areas; be passionate about the topics of discussion and willing to work in team in a multicultural environment; be able to commit to the work done before and after the Summit. More information about the criterias and the selection process can be found on the Y7 website: https://y7italy.com/application-y7-canada-2025/

Please note that we review applications on a rolling basis, so we strongly encourage you to apply as early as possible.

For more information and to send your application please use the following link: https://y7italy.com/application-y7-canada-2025/

If you have any questions please send an email a [email protected]

About the Young Ambassadors Society

The Young Ambassadors Society (YAS) was founded in 2011 with the goal of empowering young people, offering them opportunities to make an impact and join official global policy making processes.

Together with a global network of international associations, YAS is one of the founding members of the Y20 and Y7, the official youth engagement groups of the G20 and G7 Summits. Since their foundation, YAS has been responsible for these engagement groups for Italy in collaboration with the Sherpa Office of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

On the occasion of the G7 Italy in 2024, YAS is Chair of the Y7 Italy. In 2021, as Chair of the Y20, YAS worked with the G20 Italian Presidency and G20 Ministerial Working Groups to bring youth voice and perspectives on issues related to health, education, environment, economic development, labour, innovation and culture. In 2017, YAS was also Chair of the Y7 engagement group under the G7 Italian Presidency.