G20 Leaders Launch Global Alliance to Tackle Hunger and Poverty

• G20 leaders launched a Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, aiming to eradicate hunger and reduce poverty from 2025 to 2030
• The initiative, supported by over 80 countries, seeks to implement effective public policies and mobilize resources to combat these issues

World leaders from the Group of 20 (G20) have launched a Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty. The initiative was unveiled on Monday during the opening session of the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

All G20 member nations signed the agreement, forming a Task Force to oversee practical actions from 2025 to 2030. These efforts aim to accelerate the eradication of hunger and reduce poverty worldwide.

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who hosted the summit, revealed that over 80 countries and various governments and civil society groups had already pledged their support for the alliance.

The alliance seeks to pool resources and expertise to implement proven public policies and social technologies that effectively combat hunger and poverty. President Lula emphasized that this initiative builds on discussions held during the first half of Brazil’s G20 Presidency, focusing on its pillars and governance framework.

“It’s not just about fairness—it’s essential for creating prosperous societies and fostering global peace,” Lula said. He highlighted Brazil’s leadership in combating hunger, referencing the nation’s successful Zero Hunger and Bolsa Família programs launched during his presidency between 2003 and 2010.

Lula also noted that eradicating hunger is a key part of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030. While UN agencies like the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) address these issues, Lula argued that a new initiative was critical to accelerate global investment.

He pointed out the disparity in global priorities, stating, “The world produces nearly 6 billion tons of food annually but spends $2.4 trillion on military expenditures.”

The alliance aims to drive a collective push towards ensuring food security and sustainable development worldwide.