G20 Summit Faces Global Challenges and Leadership Changes

The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro tackled critical global issues, including climate change, poverty, and the impact of global conflicts on the Global South. Brazilian President Lula da Silva launched a Global Alliance against Poverty and Hunger, supported by 81 countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the adverse effects of food, fuel, and fertilizer crises on the Global South and called for reform in global governance. US President Joe Biden defended Ukraine's sovereignty amidst rising tensions, with the summit marking his last as president before Donald Trump's return. Despite diplomatic tensions, G20 leaders managed to reach a fragile consensus on climate finance. The event underscored the challenges of maintaining multilateral consensus ahead of Trump's second term.