G20 launches global alliance to reduce hunger, poverty

The G20 has launched the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty to support country-led programs aimed at reducing hunger and poverty globally. The initiative is part of the G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders’ Declaration, which emphasizes the importance of increasing agricultural productivity, reducing food loss, and fostering open trade policies to achieve food security. The leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to helping developing countries integrate into global supply chains and accelerate industrialization. They highlighted the impact of corruption on sustainable development and supported efforts to address it. Additionally, the leaders endorsed the World Health Organization’s role in global health and supported the creation of a convention for pandemic prevention. They stressed the value of quality education, including digital learning, and called for support for the return of cultural property. The declaration also emphasized the importance of international cooperation in research and innovation.

Source : CN