World leaders have gathered in Rio de Janeiro for the annual G20 summit, hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The two-day meeting aims to launch a 'Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty,' a flagship initiative of the Brazilian presidency intended to accelerate efforts toward food security. Beyond social issues, the summit faces significant pressure to reach a consensus on climate finance as the COP29 negotiations continue simultaneously in Azerbaijan. However, diplomatic observers note that finding a unified stance may be challenging due to ongoing geopolitical divisions regarding the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. While host officials remain optimistic about a joint declaration, the presence of diverging economic priorities among member states suggests that final agreements may require intensive negotiation.