Rio de Janeiro: The current G20 president, Brazil, has launched the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, aiming to eradicate hunger and poverty worldwide by 2030. This initiative, unveiled during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, has sparked hope among hundreds of millions globally.
According to Qatar News Agency, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced the Global Alliance during his opening speech at the summit. He emphasized the incongruity of persistent hunger in a world capable of producing nearly 6 billion tons of food annually, while military expenditures reach USD 2.4 trillion. President Lula da Silva highlighted that resolving hunger is not merely an issue of justice but also crucial for fostering more prosperous and peaceful societies.
Brazil plans to develop international recommendations, effective public policies, and funding mechanisms for the Alliance, which comprises 148 founding members. These include 82 countries, the African Union, the European Union, 24 international
organizations, 9 international financial institutions, and 31 philanthropic and non-governmental organizations.
Brazilian Minister of Social Development Wellington Dias remarked that eradicating hunger and poverty is feasible and requires political will rather than substantial financial resources, citing past successes as evidence.
The G20 includes major global economies and some of the largest agricultural producers, such as Brazil, India, and China, positioning these nations to tackle food security challenges collaboratively. The G20 accounts for 85 percent of the world’s GDP, totaling USD 110 trillion, and 75 percent of global trade in goods and services, valued at USD 32 trillion.
The Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty aims to expedite progress toward international commitments to eliminate poverty and hunger by 2030, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1, 2, and 10. These goals focus on eradicating poverty, ending hunger, promoting sustainable agriculture, and reducing inequaliti
es.
The Alliance plans to convene regular summits and establish a high-level champions council to guide its efforts. Brazil has pledged to cover half of the support mechanism’s costs through 2030, with additional funding anticipated from other countries. The initiative also includes a target to reach 500 million people in low- and lower-middle-income countries with cash transfer programs.