The 2024 G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro focused on several pressing global issues. Key agenda points included:
- Global Governance Reform: Discussions centered on modernizing international institutions like the UN, IMF, and World Bank to reflect contemporary global realities and promote more equitable governance.
- Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction: A prominent initiative launched at the summit was the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, aimed at accelerating efforts to meet SDGs related to hunger and poverty by 2030.
- Energy Transition and Climate Change: Given the urgent climate crisis, the summit highlighted strategies for a sustainable global economy, with an emphasis on fair access to clean energy.
- Geopolitical Conflicts: Ongoing issues like the Israel-Hamas war and the war in Ukraine were significant topics, with efforts to mediate and encourage peace.
The summit also marked a transition of G20 leadership from Brazil to South Africa
