G20 Social Forum Aims to Lift 600 Million People Out of Poverty by 2030

The G20 Social Forum in Rio de Janeiro has gathered global civil society representatives to discuss strategies for lifting 600 million people out of poverty by 2030, amidst ongoing challenges posed by hunger and climate change.

On Saturday, November 16, the G20 Social Forum commenced in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, coinciding with the lead-up to the G20 summit, VOA reported yesterday.

This significant event brought together representatives from social movements, nonprofits, and community organizations worldwide to address pressing social issues.

A key initiative discussed was the Global Alliance Against Hunger, aimed at raising funds and implementing policies to combat global hunger. Brazil’s Minister of Development and Social Assistance, Wellington Dias, emphasized the need for collaborative efforts in light of challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, which have created new categories of “climate refugees.”

The alliance seeks to support 500 million people through cash transfer programs, provide school meals to 150 million children, and extend health services to 200 million women and children under six. Dias highlighted that addressing hunger requires significantly less funding than military expenditures globally.

The forum saw participation from representatives of 40 nations, including Brazil, Ghana, and Germany, alongside various international organizations. With projections indicating that 622 million people may live below the extreme poverty line by 2030, the alliance aims to lift at least 600 million out of poverty.

The discussions will culminate in a final document to be presented at the G20 leaders’ summit, where Brazil has prioritized combating hunger, climate change, and anti-corruption reforms.