Infrastructure investment and Public Private Partnerships The scale of the infrastructure and PPP initiative championed by the G20’s national and multilateral banks could privatize gains and socialize losses on a massive scale. The G20 should take steps to ensure that this scenario does not unfold. By Nancy Alexander
What in the World is the G20? What in the World is the Group of 20? Five Things to Know about the G20 - Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Watch on YouTube This external content requires your consent. Please note our privacy policy. 5 Things to Know about the Group of 20 (G20). By Nancy Alexander
G20 and Trade Trade has contributed to inequalities in many countries. Therefore the G20 should ensure that its trade agenda does not conflict with that of the WTO or the United Nations. Many processes need to be revised to reduce so inequalities can be reduced. By Motoko Aizawa
The Solar System of G20: Engagement Groups Seven “Engagement Groups” circle around the G20 and attempt to influence its decisions. However, their relative power to influence outcomes differs greatly. By Dr. Heike Löschmann and Nancy Alexander
Commitments on Global Health The Ebola crisis prooved, that the G20 aims to ensure infectious agents to not cross borders rather than acting in disease prevention. This is why there is a serious concern that public health needs of poorer countries will be ignored. By Marwin Meier and Birthe Redepenning
Power and legitimacy of the G20 in a multilateral governance system The Group of 20 (G20) is a “club” of nations with significant influence. There is a significant democratic deficit in the G20 since its decisions and actions are not governed by international law and it is not accountable to representative bodies. By Nancy Alexander and Dr. Heike Löschmann
What in the World is the Group of Twenty (G20)? – Interactive Infographics and Comparative Maps What in the world is the Group of Twenty (G20)? We have chosen eight indicators to present the most important economic, social, and environmental data and created seven maps and graphics that present this comparison visually and at a glance. By Dr. Heike Löschmann and Nora Rohde
The plan for a better world: The G20 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Heads of state and government of all UN member states negotiated in the most comprehensive consultation process of the UN’s history so far, about the most urgent questions concerning the future. 17 goals of the "Agenda 2030" shall be implemented by 2030. By Marie-Luise Abshagen
Energy Sustainability The endorsement of the Paris Agreement at the Chinese G20 was clearly a step forward for energy sustainability in the face of climate change. Still the indications of how it might be achieved is limited in scope. By Elizabeth Bast and Alex Doukas
Fossil fuel subsidies and finance G20 governments are spending $444 billion every year to support fossil fuel production. These financial flows are limiting the expansion of renewable energies that could curb global warming and meet a variety of sustainable development goals. By Elizabeth Bast and Alex Doukas