Upcoming G20 Meet in Brazil: Agenda and the World’s Expectations

The 2024 G20 Summit in Brazil, scheduled for November 18–19, comes at a critical moment in history. As the world faces escalating geopolitical tensions, a worsening climate crisis, and deepening economic divides, the G20’s leadership is vital to chart a path forward. Representing 85% of global GDP, 75% of international trade, and two-thirds of the global population, this gathering of global powers carries immense responsibility to deliver tangible outcomes.
Leaders from 19 member nations, the European Union, and the recently added African Union, alongside representatives from the United Nations, IMF, World Bank, and WTO, will convene. The summit’s focus, driven by Brazil’s presidency, revolves around four key pillars: climate action, global economic equity, energy security, and digital inclusion.
Yet, these ambitious goals will be scrutinized against the backdrop of unmet commitments from past G20 summits, a challenge the Brazil meeting must confront to remain credible.