External Contributions to T20 South Africa

Africa’s critical minerals endowment is indispensable to the clean-energy transition; yet, current supplychain governance, trade rules, and verification regimes keep most value, decision-making power, and data control outside the continent. A G20 cooperation agenda should therefore move beyond security of supply to rule-sharing that incorporates African institutions directly into global standard-setting, traceability, and certification. Practically, decision-making for African regulators in EU and OECD working groups must be prioritised.

The 20th century saw Asia and Africa's pursuit of development through North-South Cooperation in open trade and investments, which resulted in linear industrialization creating systemic vulnerabilities. This report analysis the trends and developments and proposes G20 to champion a Trans-Asia-Africa Circular Economy Sphere, which would built on two key pillars of enhanced resource traceability and building circular supply chain aided by digital connectivity.

This is a collective declaration representing the voices of workers, civil society, youth, women, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable communities across the globe. It was formally handed to President Cyril Ramaphosa on 20 November at the G20 Social Summit.

This communiqué concludes the B20 South Africa cycle, a major, collaborative effort shaped by a shared theme and key strategic pillars. Eight task forces produced 30 practical recommendations to drive inclusive, sustainable, and resilient economic growth.

In the spirit of Ubuntu, nations must unite to ensure no one is left behind. We must take decisive action against widespread poverty and underdevelopment, fully committing to the invaluable contributions that women bring to the world.

Projects, policies, and programs supporting communities impacted by climate change are more effective with the full participation of women and girls.

The G20 leaders commit to intensifying efforts to eliminate gender-based violence and femicide through legal reforms, improved support services, and engaging men and boys as allies, while strengthening policy action within G20 and other multilateral organisations.

Rural women play a vital role in agriculture, disaster prevention, and food security; however, they are disproportionately affected by climate change and face significant barriers to adaptation. Addressing the climate crisis requires recognisng and supporting the potential of rural women.

To create more effective and equitable disaster management strategies, women's contributions are vital in planning and decision-making. Their economic resilience helps turn knowledge into action, reducing disaster impacts.

As global momentum for the care economy continues to grow, G20 countries play a crucial role in prioritising care as a key strategy lever for inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.

Women have an essential, yet often overlooked, role in the production and trade of aquatic foods. Enhancing the visibility and addressing the needs of women in fisheries and aquaculture within the G20 framework would be advantageous.

Reforms that promote gender equity within the health systems of G20 member countries are crucial to maintaining progress, enhancing resilience, and achieving sustainable outcomes for women and girls.