Beyond Growth: Advancing Global Sustainability through Inclusion and Innovation at the G20

This policy brief critically examines the G20’s response to the climate crisis, highlighting the ambitious yet insubstantial agenda led by Brazilian President Lula. It argues for the adoption of bold, transformative policies, including degrowth — a radical shift away from profit-driven growth toward sustainable development. By analysing Lula’s initiatives, such as the wealth tax and bioeconomy efforts, and examining alternative measures, the report underscores the urgency of global accountability and unified action. As the climate emergency escalates into an unparalleled global catastrophe, this paper emphasises that symbolic gestures are insufficient; the G20 must lead with concrete commitments to spearhead transformative action or risk condemning the planet to irreversible devastation.

Watch the introduction video and download the full brief below.