The 2024 G20 Summit, held on November 18-19 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will focus on several key global challenges:
- Social Inclusion: Leaders will discuss policies aimed at reducing poverty and promoting social inclusion worldwide.
- Global Governance Reform: There will be a significant emphasis on modernizing major international institutions such as the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization to better reflect current global realities and improve fairness and efficiency.
- Energy Transitions: The summit will address strategies for a greener and more sustainable global economy, considering local realities and access to clean energy.
- Fight Against Hunger and Poverty: Brazil is launching the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty to mobilize countries and organizations to accelerate efforts toward eradicating hunger by 2030.
- Geopolitical and Trade Tensions: Discussions will also cover ongoing geopolitical issues, including the war in Ukraine, US-China trade relations, and the implications of the upcoming US administration.
Notably, Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend, partly due to concerns over an International Criminal Court arrest warrant. Leaders from the 19 member nations, the European Union, and the African Union will participate, with Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva chairing the summit and advocating for a stronger voice for the Global South
. In summary, the summit aims to foster cooperation on economic recovery, social equity, sustainable development, and geopolitical stability amid complex global challenges.
