GOVERNANCE
India’s G20 presidency set a new standard for global cooperation, championing sustainable development, digital innovation and gender equality amid global challenges
India’s G20 legacy
I n November 2023, India concluded its G20 presidency with notable achievements in fostering international collaboration and spearheading sustainable development initiatives that address global challenges. Our presidency was characterised by a concerted effort to integrate the needs of the Global South into the global dialogue, emphasising holistic growth, innovation and a renewed commitment to multilateral cooperation. Brazil has taken over the presidency, inheriting a robust framework of initiatives well aligned with its own geopolitical and economic perspectives. SUSTAINABLE LIVING India’s Lifestyle for Environment initiative focuses on promoting sustainable living to address climate change effectively. It calls on individuals, communities and countries to adopt eco-friendly practices in a ground-up approach to combating environmental challenges.
It has gained global support from think tanks, academia, international organisations and philanthropy, leading to the Global Alliance for Life Economies Research and Innovation. Through LiFE economies, GALERI promotes sustainable economies, prioritising long-term benefits over short-term profits by encouraging shifts in values and behaviour, and aligning economic growth with societal well-being. Brazil, with its rich natural resources and leadership in environmental conservation, is ideally suited to further this initiative. Its focus on protecting its own biodiversity and fostering urban sustainability initiatives offers unique opportunities to lead global climate action through practical, community-based changes. India also introduced the ambitious Green Development Pact for a Sustainable Future, which encourages significant emission reductions and supports the transition towards a net-zero future by 2030.
Amitabh Kant, G20 sherpa, India
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