The decade of action – The Economic Times

For the first time, India will assume the presidency of the G20, from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023…. Over the years, India’s priorities at the G20 have mostly included anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, cutting remittances cost, market access for key drugs, reforms of vital global institutions like the World Trade Organisation and the ‘full implementation’ of the Paris Agreement….

India hopes to play a pivotal role in what it sees as a ‘Decade of Action’ in view of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. India, home to around one-sixth of the world’s population, will be a crucial part of the success of the UN’s 2030 agenda. Despite progress, no one G20 member is on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals targets.

Building on India’s success in areas like financial inclusion, digital tools for governance and more, India can help galvanise further collective action by G20 members. In 2021, India committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, joining several fellow G20 countries’ 2050/2060 pledges. For India, it is essential that developed countries do more to achieve net-zero carbon emissions and provide low-cost finance and technologies to developing nations….

Sustainable lifestyles, a personal mantra promoted by PM Narendra Modi, and reflected in the G20 declaration on sustainable consumption and responsible production patterns, should also see emphasis.


From ‘India’s G20 Presidency – Prioritising an Equitable Post-Pandemic Recovery’, Euractiv