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G20 Radio Bulletin 84 - Working Group drives anti-corruption initiatives in the private sector
The report from the Anti-Corruption Working Group emphasizes the significance of negotiating technical documents and exchanging experiences to bolster integrity in both public and private sectors, thereby contributing to the mitigation of inequalities and the advancement of sustainable development. Listen to the coverage and learn more.
G20 group discusses creating value around the mostly women-led care economy
Public policies against discrimination at work and towards valuing the economy of care— recognizing how important the time and energy spent taking care of others is to individual and collective well-being by offering emotional, physical, and social support, for example—are strategic to eliminating salary discrepancies on the global stage.
Indigenous languages, essential for preserving ancestral knowledge, could disappear in 20 years
Today, approximately 274 indigenous languages are spoken in Brasil, a number that reached 1,200 before European colonization of the Country. Knowledge passed on orally to new generations is fundamental in the fight against climate change, a priority for the Brazilian presidency at the G20.
Brasil's trade surplus with G20 countries to be a record in 2023
Brasil's exports to the G20 countries totaled 265 billion dollars and represented 78% of everything Brasil exported to the world in 2023. A growth of 4.6% on the previous year. Sales of industrial goods are still on the rise, but diversification is still a challenge. The Impulse of Exports study, published by the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex), linked to the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC), mapped around 9,000 commercial opportunities for Brazilian products and services in the markets of the G20 member countries.
Disintrusion: a milestone in indigenous territorial defense
The Amazon Rainforest spans nine countries in South America: Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Suriname, Guyana, French Guiana, and Ecuador. Brazil harbors 60% of the rainforest. In 2023, deforestation in the Brazilian rainforest dropped 22% when compared to 2022, as a result of supervision and control measures. One of them goes by a name that is still relatively unknown: the disintrusion of Indigenous Lands. Preservation of forests as part of the fight against climate change is one of the priorities of the Brazilian presidency of the G20.
Manuel Castells: "We must find ways to regulate the networks”
In an exclusive interview for the G20 Brasil website, Spanish sociologist Manuel Castells analyzed the current role of the Internet and social platforms: “The Internet is an expression of society, which is increasingly distant from the progressive ideals we support". “Social networks do not produce political polarization, but they reinforce it and amplify it extraordinarily. We must find ways to regulate social media platforms".
Brasil’s Human Rights Minister urges swift regulation of digital platforms
Silvio Almeida cautioned against the chaos arising from uncontrolled online activity, stressing the imperative of measures to combat misinformation and hatred to protect our democratic future.
Media education increases children's online protection
Children's safety on the internet and media education featured on a panel discussion at the G20 Digital Economy WG side event.
SDG 18: Combating ethnic and racial discrimination must be a key element among the G20 priorities
Working Group explores integrating ethnic and racial perspectives into discussions on the global economy, social inclusion, and sustainable development. Representatives from the government, international organizations, and civil society highlight the urgent need for public policies to promote effective structural changes.
G20 prepares joint session between Sherpas and civil society
In an unprecedented way, the Brazilian presidency of the forum will ensure that G20 Social organizations are heard by the G20 sherpas at a meeting scheduled for July in Rio de Janeiro. This is Brasil’s initiative to create a space for civil society to participate in debates between the world's largest economies.
Brasil's challenge to become independent in AI
"The Global South needs to create a safety net that creates more synergy between countries, to combat inequality and regional asymmetry, not least because the whole world is moving in this direction," said Brasil's Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Luciana Santos in an interview with foreign journalists.
The agenda for today (May 1) remains focused on countering misinformation and safeguarding democracy
At the side event of the G20 Digital Economy Working Group in São Paulo, high-level debates are currently underway. The agenda encompasses discussions on the urgent necessity to prioritize information integrity. This prioritization is vital for safeguarding elections, promoting fundamental freedoms, strengthening democratic institutions, and upholding human rights.
Disinformation threatens lives in humanitarian emergency in Southern Brasil, experts warn
The dissemination of false information may compromise relief and evacuation operations in flood-affected areas of Brazilian state, jeopardizing the safety and well-being of victims. Ensuring information integrity is a key focus of the Brazilian G20 Presidency, within the framework of the Digital Economy Working Group.
Fighting the spread of fake news in the focus of the G20
The need to hold digital platforms accountable and to strengthen international actions against disinformation among G20 countries were topics addressed by the Secretary of Digital Policies in an interview with foreign correspondents on Monday (18).
Linguistic biodiversity, the climate crisis and the preservation of ancestral knowledge
Indigenous languages are part of Brazil’s national heritage and are threatened with extinction. In 50 years, around 20 languages could disappear, according to experts. Faced with the imminent loss of this immense wealth of expression from peoples and societies, the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (DILI) was established by the United Nations General Assembly for the 2022-2032 decade. Check out the article by University of Brasília professor Altaci Corrêa, exclusively for the G20 Brasil website.
International experts publish an open letter in support of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty
"As Laureates of the World Food Prize who have committed decades of our careers to addressing hunger, we urge G20 leaders to contribute to the development of an updated global plan, underpinned by evidence and sustained investments, aimed at reorienting the world towards the goal of eradicating hunger.”
Ancestry with a glance into the future: the indigenous economy is an inspiration for development with sustainability
Ancestral knowledge and the intrinsic relation of indigenous peoples with the environment offer innovative and resilient approaches to the economic, social, and environmental challenges highlighted in the G20 agenda during the Brazilian Presidency. The 2015 Paris Agreement gave scientific endorsement to the knowledge of indigenous peoples, the basis for the production of various products and medicines, such as aspirin and morphine.
Energy transition requires cooperation between all G20 countries
The Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, arrived at the G20 headquarters for the Energy Transitions Working Group meeting driving a hybrid car fueled by gasoline and ethanol. He believes that rich countries must recognize biofuels as an important source of decarbonization. "The so-called flex car is Brasil's vocation," said Silveira, stressing that the country is a world leader in energy transition.
Brasil announces the launch of a global initiative to promote information integrity regarding climate change
At the opening of the G20 Digital Economy Working Group event on information integrity, Minister Paulo Pimenta of the Social Communication Secretariat (Secom/PR) underscored Brasil's endeavors to counter misinformation and hate speech on a global scale. The regulation of digital platforms and the role of the global community are at the forefront of the discussion. Representatives from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the United Nations (UN) express their support and hope for a healthy Internet.
French President reinforces support for climate agenda and preservation of the Amazon
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, began his visit to Brazil, at the invitation of President Lula, on the island of Combu, in Pará, where the chief Raoni Metuktire was awarded with the highest commendation granted by the French government. On the occasion, the presidents adopted declarations in the environmental area, a priority of the Brazilian mandate in the G20. They were: Brazil-France Call for Climate Ambition from Paris to Belem and Beyond; and Action Plan on the Bioeconomy and the Protection of Tropical Forests.
As South grapples with floods, President Lula sounds alarm on climate crisis
The Brazilian Government's actions to support flood victims in Southern Brasil have already mobilized 14,500 professionals, including 13,600 military staff. Initial actions have focused on rescue, food security, and social assistance measures. Over 46,000 rescues have been carried out. The Brazilian President coordinates efforts and underscores the integration of powers and the urgency of tackling climate change.
Global governance reform is crucial to facing current challenges
Brazil’s Sherpa Mauricio Lyrio argues that a reform of the UN might strengthen the institution—the basis on which global peace could be built
Crisis in RS: G20 mobilizes in response to extreme weather events
The forum of the world's largest economies is a platform to discuss investments and strategies for addressing the impacts of climate change. Brasil is facing devastating floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Other G20 countries have also been affected by storms caused by extreme weather conditions.
In Brasil, Manuel Castells argues that social inequalities are deepening polarization in the world
At an event in the Brazilian Senate, the Spanish theorist analyzed the relationship between politics, democracy, the digital communication revolution and the role of institutions in a world in multiple crises. Castells stressed that uncontrolled globalization, extreme social inequality and the reaction to cultural changes are important factors in the radicalization of the political debate at the moment.
Combating hunger and poverty: Brasil's Bolsa Família presented to G20 nations
Brasil's anti-hunger and anti-poverty programs were presented to G20 members, guest countries, and international organizations. The Global Alliance proposes a range of successful experiences from around the world.