The G20 Summit in Brazil wrapped up with a focus on sustainable development and the transition to renewable clean energy. In a joint statement, the leaders of the world´s largest economies called for international cooperation on climate change. Host President Luiz Inazio Lula Da Silva said the Presidents also “worked hard” in Rio to address other issues like armed conflicts, global governance, women´s empowerment and access to technology for all.

There were also discussions about efforts to reduce extreme poverty and hunger. Elaine Reyes spoke to Maximo Torero, chief economist of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations.