On November 23, 2025, the 20th G20 Summit kicked off in Johannesburg, marking the first G20 gathering on African soil. Under the banner "Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability," leaders adopted the "G20 South Africa Summit: Leaders' Declaration," charting a united course on four key fronts.
- Disaster Resilience: With natural disasters intensifying, G20 leaders stressed integrated, people-centered systems, boosting support for vulnerable small island developing states and least developed countries.
- Debt Sustainability: Recognizing debt burdens hamper development, members agreed to strengthen frameworks that ensure countries can invest in growth without risking fiscal collapse.
- Just Energy Transitions: Balancing climate goals and economic needs, participants committed to enabling equitable shifts toward renewable energy, safeguarding jobs and communities.
- Critical Minerals: To power the green transition, the declaration calls for transparent supply chains and international collaboration on minerals like lithium and cobalt.
The consensus represents a step forward for the G20's global role. As the summit continues, stakeholders from startups to activists will watch how these commitments take shape, shaping markets, communities and travel for young citizens worldwide.
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G20 leaders reach consensus on major global challenges in declaration
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