The G20 Social Summit, taking place 18–20 November 2025, is the key platform for integrating civil society into G20 decision-making. It aims to promote global solidarity, inclusive development, and a Declaration reflecting citizens’ realities, especially the most vulnerable. The Summit offers South Africa a chance to highlight the African Agenda and Global South priorities. As a people-centred forum, it will elevate social development, equity, and inclusion alongside economic and financial issues, bringing together governments, civil society, labour, youth, women, persons with disabilities, philanthropy, and grassroots organisations to ensure citizens’ experiences shape G20 outcomes.
This dedicated side event, hosted by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), the Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI) and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), will take place on Monday, 18 November 2025, in Johannesburg, with a virtual attendance option available.
This event will focus on advocating for a Whole-of-Society Just Transition, emphasising an inclusive, equitable and transformative energy transition that supports vulnerable groups through employment, training, and social policy.
Aligned with the G20 Social Summit’s commitment, the event aims to explore advocacy strategies for a whole-of-society just transition and develop recommendations for the South African G20 presidency. Drawing on South Africa’s energy transition experience, it will feature insights from SAIIA, PARI and other stakeholders to identify practical actions for ensuring social acceptance and inclusivity in the transition..
We look forward to your attendance and participation.
To RSVP for in-person attendance, please email capetown@saiia.org.za. To join virtually, please register on Zoom.
