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G20 (Group of 20)

The Group of 20 is a collection of leading economic nations that account for roughly two-thirds of the world population and 80% of world trade.

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The logo for the COP29 United Nations Climate Change Conference is painted on a road in Baku, Azerbaijan

'Quantum leap' in climate ambition needed, says UN report

'Quantum leap' in climate ambition needed, says UN report

A UN report says the world is on track for catastrophic global heating but we have the technology to turn things around.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 24, 2024
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Time to criminalize environmental damage, says survey

Time to criminalize environmental damage, says survey

A majority of people across 22 countries have said those who hurt nature and the climate must pay a price.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 7, 2024
A man steering his rickshaw through the streets of Madagascar in front of a placard showing a US dollar note

Dollar strength: Why developing countries are nervous

Dollar strength: Why developing countries are nervous

As emerging economies move to defend their currencies against a rising dollar, we explain why they remain vulnerable.
BusinessApril 17, 2024
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (c) smiles as he stands among other leaders lined up at the Compact with Africa summit.

G20-led Africa summit stresses 'colossal' investment need

G20-led Africa summit stresses 'colossal' investment need

African leaders used the G20 Compact with Africa summit to call for more European investment.
PoliticsNovember 21, 2023
President Joe Biden speaks with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the East Room of the White House

Can India mediate the conflict between Russia and the West?

Can India mediate the conflict between Russia and the West?

Following the G20 summit, India is building on its position as a neutral partner to countries with competing interests.
PoliticsSeptember 14, 2023
The G20 round table in Delhi

Was India's G20 joint communique a diplomatic success?

Was India's G20 joint communique a diplomatic success?

The declaration avoided condemning Russia's war in Ukraine and allowed India to project its growing diplomatic clout.
PoliticsSeptember 11, 2023
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Is Germany about to cut its global development spending?

Germany spent more on development aid than ever before in 2022. But now, that money could run out.
PoliticsJune 15, 2023
An artist paints a wall mural of the G-20 Summit logo along a street in Visakhapatnam

Why is India hosting some G20 events in Kashmir?

Undaunted by criticism from Pakistan, New Delhi says it will host G20 gatherings in Kashmir next month.
PoliticsApril 13, 2023
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G20 Summit: Delhi removes beggars from streets

Authorities are trying to move beggars and homeless people away from the areas set to be frequented by G20 leaders.
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