The 20 biggest economies in the world meet annually at the G20 Summit. For the first time ever, the summit is taking place in India this year. The COVID-19 epidemic, the war in Ukraine, and climate change are just a few of the big global concerns that are present as the summit is taking place.
The leaders of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union will be present at the summit.
The G20 discusses a range of issues that are of global significance. These include:
1. The Worldwide Economy: Because the G20 countries account for roughly 80% of global GDP, their debates on the global economy can have a significant impact on the global economy’s health. The G20 has tackled a variety of global economic concerns, including financial stability, trade, and investment.
2. Climate change: Because the G20 countries are the world’s greatest polluters of greenhouse gases, their climate change debates are critical to global efforts to address this issue. The Group of 20 has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and invest in sustainable energy.
3. Health: The G20 countries have talked about a variety of health challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, antimicrobial resistance, and noncommunicable diseases.The G20 agreed to improve global health and ensure that everyone has access to basic medical care.
4. Food security: Because the G20 countries produce and consume the majority of the world’s food, their debates on food security are critical to ensuring that everyone has access to affordable and nutritious food. The G20 is dedicated to addressing food security concerns such as climate change and conflict.
5. Development: The G20 countries are dedicated to encouraging long-term development in the world’s poorest nations. The G20 has covered a variety of development topics, including poverty reduction, education, and healthcare.
