#G20

[phoenixyfriend]

Positive news for the optimistic!

I first heard about this on the BBC Global News Podcast (starts at around 14:40 for me, but that may vary based on the ads they give you), but I found an article from The Guardian as well, if you work best with a text format. Preview:

The G20 group of the world’s most powerful countries is exploring plans for a global minimum tax on the world’s 3,000 billionaires, aiming to end a “race to the bottom” that has enabled the super-rich to pay less than the rest of the population.

#economics #international policy #international economics #global economics #taxation #policy #legislation #phoenix politics #politics #current events #g20 #g20 summit #the guardian #bbc #bbc global news podcast

[fantodsdhrit]

[peripatetic in delhi — some tangerine skies]

#clouds #photography #35mm #dhrit #street photography #urban photography #sky #orange sky #walks #delhi #city #life #g20 #september #photographers on tumblr #nature

[mapsontheweb]

Members of the African Union

During the inaugural session of the two-day G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that the African Union (AU) had been granted permanent membership in the Group of 20 largest economies (G20) worldwide. As reported by PTI, this announcement marked the AU's accession as a new member of this prominent global organization, consisting of 55 nations. Shortly after the announcement, Union of Comoros President and AU chairperson Azali Assoumani took the seat as a full member of the G20.

by themapaholic

#maps #themapaholic #igsourced #african union #g20

[allthebrazilianpolitics]

Lula Will Propose a Reform of International Institutions during the G20 Presidency

The president also intends to use the Brazilian mandate to renegotiate the debt of poor countries

Lula says he will propose a reform of international institutions during the G20 Presidency. The president also intends to use the Brazilian mandate to renegotiate the debt of poor countries.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) stated on Thursday (23) that the Brazilian presidency of the G20 will focus on three main discussions, one of them being the possibility of reforming the global governance system.

Lula also mentioned that another topic receiving attention during his term is the issue of inequality, particularly the debt of the world's poorest countries, in addition to energy transition. "It is not possible for the Bretton Woods institutions, World Bank, IMF [International Monetary Fund], and so many other financial institutions to continue operating as if nothing were happening in the world, as if everything were resolved," he said.

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#brazil #brazilian politics #politics #foreign policy #luiz inacio lula da silva #g20 #international politics #mod nise da silveira #image description in alt

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#g20 #palestine #gaza #stop genocide

[kp777]

By Jon Queally

Common Dreams

Sept. 9, 2023

"Fossil fuels are killing us, and the G20's reckless failure to act will be measured in further lives and livelihoods lost," said one campaigner who noted the refusal by rich nations to pledge a phaseout of oil, coal, and gas.

Climate groups cried foul Saturday after an agreement generated at the G20 summit in New Delhi, India failed to see the world's wealthiest bloc of nations make anywhere near the kind of climate commitments—namely an agreement to phase out fossil fuels—required to address the planetary emergency fueled by greenhouse gas emissions.

Greenpeace described the lackluster pledge, which came in the form of a joint G20 communique, as an "incomprehensible failure" in the face of a runaway climate crisis that continues to wreak havoc, death, grave injustice, and economic disaster for working people across the globe.

"Despite record-shattering temperatures, raging wildfires, drought, floods and other climate disasters over recent months impacting tens of millions of people, G20 leaders have collectively failed to deliver anything meaningful on climate change this year," said Tracy Carty, a global climate politics expert for Greenpeace International.

"Fossil fuels are killing us, and the G20's reckless failure to act will be measured in further lives and livelihoods lost," Carty added. "Leaders failed to reach agreement on the phaseout of coal, oil and gas. They also made a timid commitment to triple renewables, but only through 'existing targets and policies.'"

Alex Rafalowicz, director of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty initiative, also expressed dismay with the lack of ambition shown by the G20 leaders.

"World leaders, particularly rich countries, need to rise to the occasion and fulfill their fair share of responsibilities in the fight against the climate crisis. Anything less would be an affront to both humanity and our planet."

"Continued dependence on fossil fuels remains a primary driver of climate change, carrying dire and irrevocable consequences for ecosystems, communities, and the global economy," Rafalowicz said in a statement on Saturday.

The failure by the richest nations in the world "to come up with anything substantial on fossil fuel phaseout is unacceptable," he said. "World leaders, particularly rich countries, need to rise to the occasion and fulfill their fair share of responsibilities in the fight against the climate crisis. Anything less would be an affront to both humanity and our planet."

The G20 summit in India comes ahead of one-day United Nations climate summit that kicks off in New York City next week and a meeting of the UN General Assembly. While a major protest march by hundreds of climate-focused groups is planned for Sept. 17, the global movement calling for a just energy transition has seen few signs of hope as increasingly severe extreme weather events and dire warnings from the scientific community continue in the face of rising emissions.

UN Secretary General António Guterres, who is hosting what he's dubbed the "Climate Ambition Summit" in New York, suggested his disappointment with the G20's limited statement.

"Half-measures will not prevent full climate breakdown," Guterres said Saturday afternoon. "Today I urged the G20 to demonstrate far more ambition on reducing emissions and supporting climate justice. We have one planet. Let's save it."

While some applauded the G20 for the vow to ramp up renewables by the end of the decade, critical experts said an increase in green energy is simply not enough if fossil fuel companies are allowed to continue to extract and burn oil, gas, and coal.

"The G20's commitment to triple renewable energy is a historic step—a glimmer of hope in our battle against climate chaos," said Andreas Sieber, associate director of global policy at 350.org, but added that it was still not time to celebrate.

"We must hold them accountable, demand they phase out fossil fuels, and lead with urgency," Sieber added. "In particular, rich nations who bear the most responsibility for climate change must provide the finance required to achieve a tripling of renewable energy capacity globally by 2030.”

Avinash Chanchal, campaign manager at Greenpeace India, said the lack of concrete financing commitments from the rich nations makes such lofty goals around renewables hard to stomach, especially as these top polluting countries remain responsible for 80% of global emissions.

According to Chanchal, "G20 developed countries have utterly failed to take concrete steps to increase international financial support for climate action. Existing promises such as providing USD100BN per year until 2025 in climate finance remain unfulfilled, and merely reiterating these promises in the G20 declaration is useless and will not lead to tangible change."

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#G20 #350.org #greenpeace #fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty #fossil fuels #climate emergency #climate change #Climate crisis #planetary emergency #greenhouse gas emissions

[sturmsucht]

I captured love at an anti-G20 demonstration rave in Hamburg in 2017.

by Chris Zielecki

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#chris zielecki #sturmsucht #portrait #g20 #liebertanzichalsg20 #rave #party #kiss #couple #love #intimacy

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Nato’s secretary general Jens Stoltenberg who said in a press conference earlier today that the missile, which struck Poland on Tuesday killing two people, was probably caused by Ukraine, but it was not Ukraine’s fault.

#ukraine #russia #europe #world news #g20

[hcr-works]

Primera inspiration

#Primera #p10 #g20 #jtcc #btcc #super touring

[zebrovska]

It is unfortunate that we have to admit that there are no wise rulers on our Earth. The G7 and G20 are no good if they do not know how to conduct peaceful negotiations, do not seek compromises and only arm themselves.

#G20

[fangirlshrewt97]

I am so proud of the growth India is showing.

I know every country has its issues, and India has many, but it is also an inspiring nation as a whole, going within 3/4s of a century from one of the poorest countries in the world, to now being rightfully seen as one of the global leaders.

Can't wait to see what else we achieve ❤️🇮🇳🇮🇳

#india #g20 #g20 summit

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#cop28 #g20 #climatechange #climate #tumblr #geohoney

[dreamboatt]

#rishi sunak #desiblr #g20 #g20india #goals

[mapsontheweb]

African Union joins G20

The African Union became the second regional grouping to be admitted to the Group of 20 leading industrialized and developing nations as a full permanent member, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Saturday at the start of the two-day G20 leaders’ summit in Delhi.

The widely-anticipated move underscores India’s wide-ranging agenda to elevate the global multilateral forum’s focus on the Global South in its presidency of the G20 this year. The 55-member bloc of African nations joins the European Union as only the second regional organization to become a permanent member of the G20.

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#maps #g20 #african union #organizations

[allthebrazilianpolitics]

Brazil pushes for stronger representation of developing nations as G20 FM meeting opens

Foreign ministers of the G20 gathered Wednesday (Feb. 21) in Rio de Janeiro to discuss poverty, the climate crisis and heightened global tensions.

Brazil which took on the annual presidency of the bloc, laid out its priorities.

It notably pushed for stronger representation of developing nations in global governance institutions and multilateral banks.

“Brazil's presidency of the G20 focuses on three main priorities: The fight against hunger, poverty and inequality; sustainable development in its economic, social and environmental dimensions; and the reform of global governance,” Brazilian Foreign minister Mauro Vieira.

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#brazil #brazilian politics #politics #mauro vieira #foreign policy #g20 #mod nise da silveira #image description in alt

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Some wonder whether Mr Modi might have crossed a line by going after the august BBC, especially in a year when India will be in the spotlight as host of the G20. They underestimate how important fighting shadowy enemies is to his political appeal. After the prime minister’s many victories against domestic critics, going alter foreign ones is the logical next step. The doubters also underestimate the limpness of Mr Modi’s western allies. America, Britain and the rest may express some small concerns, from time to time, about minority rights and press freedoms in India. But what matters to them is the vast economic potential of the Indian market, and the longing for an Indian bulwark in the West’s struggle for supremacy with China.

‘Modi against the Media’, Economist

#Economist #Narendra Modi #India #BBC #G20 #Britain #United States #minority rights #press freedoms #economic potential #Indian market #China