ROLE OF G20 IN ATTAINING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: A REVIEW

Abstract

A new era of unparalleled global challenges, including poverty and inequality as well as economic instability and climate change, began at the turn of the twenty-first century. The international community looked for ways to coordinate and take collective action globally in response to these complex challenges. The Group of Twenty (G20) has gained recognition as a key participant in the quest of sustainable development among the several conferences and organizations that arose to address these issues. The G20 was first held in reaction to the world financial crises of the late 20th century, but it has since developed into a preeminent forum for discussion and collaboration between the most significant economies in the world. Its scope has broadened to include a variety of socioeconomic and environmental issues, having previously been limited to financial stability and economic growth. The G20 is a crucial player in the effort to accomplish the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) because of its broad membership and significant economic influence, which have allowed it to take center stage in determining the global agenda. As part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by all UN Member States in 2015 and offer an ambitious and comprehensive vision for a future that is more wealthy, equitable, and environmentally sustainable. The SDGs, which are made up of 169 objectives and 17 interconnected goals, tackle a variety of global issues, such as ending poverty, promoting gender equality, combating climate change, and providing high-quality education. It will take coordinated global initiatives in addition to political will to accomplish these goals.