Explore the key milestones in the development of our governance structure. This timeline highlights major events and the evolution of leadership within C20.
C20 Timeline: Key Milestones and Achievements
A Decade of Empowering Civil Society
Establishment of C20
- January 2013: C20 (Civil 20) was officially founded in response to the lack of civil society representation within the G20 process.
- March 2013: The first C20 Steering Committee was established, bringing together diverse civil society organizations from across the globe to advocate for a more inclusive G20 process.
- July 2013: C20 organized its first global meeting to formulate policy recommendations for the G20 summit.
First C20 Summit & Advocacy
- February 2014: First C20 Summit held in Istanbul, Turkey, where civil society groups from over 20 countries gathered to present their issues and recommendations.
- June 2014: C20 submitted the Civil Society Recommendations to the G20 in preparation for the Brisbane G20 Summit in Australia.
- November 2014: Successful inclusion of civil society voices in the G20 communiqué at the Brisbane Summit.
Focus on Key Global Issues
C20 focused on climate change, human rights, and sustainable development as central issues for the G20 discussions.
- November 2015: C20 organized a special Climate Justice Forum ahead of the Paris Climate Agreement negotiations, influencing G20’s commitment to climate action.
The G20 Hangzhou Summit saw C20’s recommendations on inclusive growth and gender equality incorporated into the official G20 agenda.
C20 held a forum on global trade and its impact on human rights and inequality in preparation for the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany.
C20 addressed the role of civil society in the G20 under the theme of People’s Rights and Inclusion during the G20 summit in Argentina.
C20 hosted a series of webinars and advocacy events on socio-economic inequality, sustainable development, and health care in the lead-up to the Osaka G20 summit.
Adaptation to the COVID-19 Pandemic
- March 2020: The global pandemic prompted C20 to shift its approach to digital advocacy, holding virtual meetings with G20 officials to address pandemic response and global public health.
- November 2020: C20 held its virtual summit to align with the G20 Riyadh Summit in Saudi Arabia. Key issues raised included equitable access to vaccines, global health systems, and human rights amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
Advocating for Global Recovery
- May 2021: C20 launched the Global Civil Society Platform to advocate for the economic recovery post-pandemic, focusing on climate resilience, sustainable development, and global health cooperation.
- October 2021: C20 presented its policy recommendations on global health systems and climate justice at the Rome G20 Summit, pressing for stronger international commitments to sustainable recovery.
- November 2021: The C20 Rome Declaration was issued, focusing on global solidarity and justice in response to the pandemic and its social-economic impacts.
Strengthening C20’s Global Voice
- March 2022: C20 Summit hosted in South Africa focused on youth empowerment, gender equality, climate justice, and sustainable development goals (SDGs).
C20 focused its advocacy on human rights and democracy in the lead-up to the 2023 G20 Summit in Indonesia. Policy papers on inclusive governance and just recovery were presented to G20 leaders.
- July 2023: The C20 advocacy campaign successfully brought youth voices to the forefront of the G20 discussions, focusing on the role of young people in shaping climate action and economic sustainability.
- November 2023: C20 Recommendations on climate change, healthcare equity, and gender-based violence were officially submitted to the G20 Bali Summit.
Preparing for G20 Summit in India
As part of its ongoing advocacy, C20 is intensifying efforts to present policy recommendations on issues such as inclusive economic growth, climate action, human rights, and health equity in preparation for the G20 New Delhi Summit in India.
- June 2024: C20 organizes a series of roundtable discussions and online events to align civil society priorities with G20 objectives.
- August 2024: C20’s Final Advocacy Brief is submitted to the G20 New Delhi Summit, urging stronger commitments to global justice, health access, and climate adaptation policies.
Looking Ahead: The Future of C20
2025 and Beyond
Strengthening partnerships with global civil society actors to expand C20’s reach.
Continued advocacy for inclusive governance, gender equity, and climate justice as key drivers of the global agenda.
Focus on youth empowerment, ensuring that the voices of future generations are heard in global policymaking processes.