World leaders have gathered in Rio de Janeiro for the G20 summit, with host President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva prioritizing the launch of a Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. The summit arrives at a critical juncture as participants navigate complex diplomatic challenges, including the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. While Brazil seeks to focus the agenda on social inclusion and sustainable development, discussions are expected to be influenced by the shifting political landscape in the United States and differing views on global trade. Climate finance also remains a central point of contention, as leaders face pressure to reach a consensus on funding for developing nations ahead of the conclusion of COP29. Analysts suggest that achieving a unified communique will require significant compromise among the world’s largest economies.