What in the World is the Group of Twenty (G20)? – Interactive Infographics and Comparative Maps Published: 30 November 2016 What in the world is the Group of Twenty (G20)? We have chosen eight indicators to present the most important economic, social, and environmental data and created seven maps and graphics that present this comparison visually and at a glance. By Dr. Heike Löschmann and Nora Rohde
The plan for a better world: The G20 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Published: 30 November 2016 Heads of state and government of all UN member states negotiated in the most comprehensive consultation process of the UN’s history so far, about the most urgent questions concerning the future. 17 goals of the "Agenda 2030" shall be implemented by 2030. By Marie-Luise Abshagen
Power and legitimacy of the G20 in a multilateral governance system Published: 5 December 2016 The Group of 20 (G20) is a “club” of nations with significant influence. There is a significant democratic deficit in the G20 since its decisions and actions are not governed by international law and it is not accountable to representative bodies. By Nancy Alexander, Dr. Heike Löschmann and Waleria Schuele
Macroeconomics and Sovereign Debt Published: 30 November 2016 When a government takes on more public debt than it can service, there are serious consequences. Besides cuts in public budgets one country’s over-indebtedness can have spillover effects on regional or even global markets, as we saw in the recent Greek financial crisis. By Motoko Aizawa
Energy Sustainability Published: 30 November 2016 The endorsement of the Paris Agreement at the Chinese G20 was clearly a step forward for energy sustainability in the face of climate change. Still the indications of how it might be achieved is limited in scope. By Elizabeth Bast and Alex Doukas
Anti-Corruption – Goal on Anti-Corruption Published: 30 November 2016 Tackling corruption is crucial to the G20’s goal of generating inclusive growth and establishing a cleaner, safer, more sustainable economic framework. The cross-border nature of the problem requires global solutions, ones that the G20 must lead on. By Maggie Murphy
The G7 and G20 in the global governance landscape Published: 30 November 2016 The Group of Seven (G7) and the Group of Twenty (G20) are informal governance clubs, which hold annual Summits of Heads of State to discuss issues of global importance. By Nancy Alexander, Dr. Heike Löschmann and Waleria Schuele
Green finance and climate finance Published: 30 November 2016 The G20 uses the term “Green Finance” as a broad umbrella term that refers to the major shift in financial flows required to support projects that benefit the environment and society by reducing pollution or tackling climate change. By Motoko Aizawa
Sleepless in Europe ─ the Implications of Trump’s Presidential Victory Published: 14 November 2016 The victory of Donald Trump and the way his election campaign was conducted will have multiple effects on politics in the EU, sleepless nights are already one of them. By Roderick Kefferpütz
"One Cube" Three, yet one! Published: 9 November 2016 "One Cube" Three, yet one! - is a documentary film by Pramod Dev. Depicting three women who work in export-oriented sectors of India's economy, the film shows how the demands of trade impact upon the personal, familial, social, economic and cultural aspects of the lives of the protagonists.