The G20s fight against hunger and poverty: an ambitious promise or just wishful thinking?

The G20 summit in Brazil heralds the long awaited official launch of the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, the ultimate mechanism facilitating the gathering of resources, knowledge and funds to fight the hunger and poverty that persists across the world. The summit, hosted in Rio de Janeiro is a pivotal opportunity for Brazilian president Lula da Silva to showcase his Alliance which has been worked on diligently for the past year. If successful, this Alliance will play a significant role in working towards achieving the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1 and 2, focusing on poverty eradication and an end to global hunger.

Watch the introduction video and download the full brief below.