Under South Africa's Presidency, Environment and Climate Ministers achieved two G20 firsts: the Cape Town Declaration on Crimes Affecting the Environment and on Air Quality.
The G20 Environment and Climate Ministers recognise the threat of illegal wildlife trafficking, emphasise boosting responses to environmental crimes, and build on the 2017 G20 principles against corruption in wildlife trade.
The G20 Ministers of Environment and Climate adopted the Cape Town Declaration, recognising the risks of poor air quality and the need to improve it to protect vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and the disabled.
Under 'Resilience For All,' G20 Ministers led by South Africa, along with Invited Countries and Organisations, reaffirm our commitment to disaster risk reduction (DRR).
The South African G20 Presidency stresses that energy transitions must be rooted in solidarity, equality, and sustainability, emphasising the importance of closing gaps in access, affordability, and financing for a just transition.
DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola's statement at the Second G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting under South Africa’s presidency, coinciding with the United Nations' 80th anniversary of its founding.
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa's address at the Second Foreign Ministers’ meeting during the 80th UN General Assembly reaffirms the G20’s commitment to UN values.
South Africa conveyed its appreciation to the Foreign Ministers and Heads of Delegation who participated in the second Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, themed “The United Nations at 80: Reaffirming Peace as a Path to Sustainable Economic Development".
