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Steering International Dialogues

Bruna Santos

As Brazil takes on the G20 presidency, it finds itself at a crucial intersection of global economic and environmental challenges. In the G20 Dialogues initiative, we bring together a rich tapestry of insights from experts and scholars, reflecting our commitment to understanding the multifaceted dynamics at play. These analyses delve into the core issues shaping Brazil鈥檚 tenure at the G20, including debt sustainability, climate change financing, and the restructuring of global economic governance.

Debt sustainability is one of the most pressing issues that will be high on the G20鈥檚 agenda under Brazil鈥檚 leadership. This year, Brazil鈥檚 G20 presidency coincides with the IMF鈥檚 review of its Debt Sustainability Framework for Low-Income Countries, presenting a unique opportunity to address high levels of debt distress more effectively.

Moreover, Brazil鈥檚 presidency came at a time when increasing financing for climate change was vital. The G20鈥檚 commitment in the New Delhi Declaration to significantly increase renewable energy capacity by 2030 is ambitious but will require substantial financial backing. President Lula鈥檚 emphasis on matching policy goals with necessary resources sets the tone for a pragmatic approach to climate finance. This includes critically evaluating climate vertical funds like the Global Climate Fund, ensuring that financial commitments are met and not merely promised.聽

Another significant aspect of Brazil鈥檚 G20 presidency is the potential to make global economic governance more representative. The IMF鈥檚 16th General Review of Quotas is unlikely to adequately address emerging markets and developing countries鈥 concerns. Furthermore, Brazil can build on the groundwork laid by the Indian G20 presidency in strengthening Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), potentially opening the door to reforms that address imbalanced governance and increase concessional finance for climate and development goals.聽

As we discussed in another blog post, by 2026, Brazil will have led the United Nations Security Council, Mercosur, BRICS, and G20 and will also host the significant UN Climate Change Conference in late 2025. The nation鈥檚 assumption of the G20 presidency, culminating in a Rio de Janeiro summit in late 2024, is an important platform for Brazil in its race to grow influence in global economic dialogues. Interestingly, Brazil strategically postponed its BRICS presidency to 2025 to manage both prominent roles effectively.

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Bruna Santos

Bruna Santos

Director, Brazil Institute
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Brazil Institute

The Brazil Institute鈥攖he only country-specific policy institution focused on Brazil in Washington鈥攁ims to deepen understanding of Brazil鈥檚 complex landscape and strengthen relations between Brazilian and U.S. institutions across all sectors.聽 Our mission is to provide thoughtful leadership and innovative ideas to help democracies evolve and enhance their capacity to deliver results. We achieve this by producing independent research and programs that bridge the gap between scholarship and policy, while serving as a hub for policymakers, scholars, and private sector leaders.聽  Read more