Argentine President Mauricio Macri opened the plenary session on the second day of the Leaders' Summit: “Today, we are going to discuss how to build fairer and more inclusive societies, achieve climate sustainability and bring a global response to climate change.”
“Inclusive growth that protects the environment is a challenge of the twenty-first century. Climate sustainability requires urgent collective action to prevent jeopardizing our future and that of generations to come,” President Macri said at the session entitled “Building Consensus (continued)” at Costa Salguero, the Summit venue.
“Argentina is fully committed to the Paris Agreement, working to protect marine areas and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We are promoting sustainable agricultural production through an ambitious national park creation agenda,” he added. “In line with the 2030 Agenda, sustainable development is the north star of all our economic, social and environmental goals,” he concluded.
World AIDS Day
Before the beginning of the plenary session, Macri made some remarks on World AIDS Day: “You will find a red ribbon on your desks, an international symbol to commemorate all those who have died of AIDS. It should remind us that this epidemic is still one of the most severe public health issues in the world, especially in low and mid-income countries,” he said.
About the G20
The G20 started out in 1999 as a meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors. In 2008, amidst the global financial crisis, it evolved into what it is today: a major forum for dialogue and decision-making attended by world leaders from vital economies. Together, the G20 members represent 85% of global GDP, two-thirds of the world’s population, and 75% of international trade.
