G20 Factsheet 1 | What is the G20? An introductory factsheet
This fact sheet outlines the aims and composition of the G20, what hosting the G20 entails, and importantly, how civil society can contribute to the G20’s deliberations.
G20 Factsheet 2 | Who profits from a weakened international taxation system: Multinational corporations, the super-rich or states?
As the world’s wealthiest economies gather in South Africa throughout its G20 Presidency, citizens, civil society, and social movements should ask, “Who profits from a weak international taxation system?”.
G20 Factsheet 3 | Why do countries pay financial institutions instead of building schools and hospitals?
The debate about the African debt crisis overlooks the real human costs. Hiding behind the billions owed are the lived experiences of many Africans: workers skipping meals just to afford bus fare, graduates sitting idle without jobs, and nurses treating patients without access to medicine.
G20 Factsheet 4 | Food on the dinner table or corporate profits?
Imagine a world where rising food prices force a parent to skip a meal so their children can eat. A world where farm workers grow food they cannot afford while other communities watch their crops perish due to extreme weather conditions. This is our current reality: we are living through a food crisis.
G20 Factsheet 5 | A path to a cleaner future
We need to strive for a future that allows us to expand access to electricity for more people globally, all without harming our planet. In this world, rapid development does not come with a looming environmental crisis.
G20 Factsheet 6 | Who should pay for the planet’s bill? Understanding climate finance and its challenges
Climate change is intensifying, causing droughts, floods, and other extreme events that harm lives and livelihoods, particularly in countries least responsible for global emissions. Yet, the resources to address the crisis remain inadequate.
G20 Factsheet 7 | Building a fair and sustainable future through green industrialisation
Floods, droughts, wildfires, and rising temperatures are stark reminders that urgent action is needed to protect our planet. Green industrial policy offers a pathway to transform economies by creating decent jobs, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and ensuring communities thrive in a sustainable future.
G20 Factsheet 8 | A world defined by justice and care: Universal social floors
