World leaders at the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg reached a landmark agreement addressing pressing global issues through the "G20 South Africa Summit: Leaders' Declaration" adopted on Saturday. This marks the first time Africa has hosted the influential forum, with discussions centered on "Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability."
The declaration identifies disaster resilience, debt sustainability frameworks, and equitable energy transitions as critical priorities for international cooperation. Leaders warned that escalating climate-related disasters and economic shocks are "undermining development" worldwide, particularly affecting small island nations and least developed countries.
Notably, the agreement emphasizes responsible management of critical minerals essential for green energy technologies. The two-day summit has drawn attention to Africa's growing role in global governance, with delegates currently working to implement concrete measures supporting vulnerable nations' adaptation efforts.
