Each year they are joined by a number of invited“guests”. While there are some countries, for example Spain and the Netherlands, that are considered“permanent” G20 guests, the full list of guests is ...

Collectively, it represents 85 percent of the global economy, 75 percent of world trade, and 67 percent of the global ...

South Africa had hoped to make the G20 a platform for putting pressure on rich countries to do more to tackle climate change, to give more towards poorer countries' transitions to green energy and ...

South Africa assumed the G20 presidency on Dec. 1, 2024, becoming the first African country to hold the position. The presidency's theme, "Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability," underscores the ...

He said the G20 finance ministers meeting had to address major issues like climate change financing, ensuring debt sustainability for developing countries, and Africa's need to process its own ...

While there are some countries, for example Spain and the Netherlands, that are considered “permanent” G20 guests, the full list of guests is determined by the chair of the G20 for that year.

Other influential countries are turning inward. These developments raise concerns about how well mechanisms for global cooperation, such as the G20, can continue to operate, particularly those ...