Dear Colleagues and Civil Society Partners

The International Advisory Committee (IAC) of the Civil20 (C20) is pleased to announce the official release of the Civil20 (C20) 2026 Policy Pack.

This document reflects the year 2026 collective efforts and policy contributions of civil society worldwide, with over 900 organizations participating in the 2026 process.

Civil Society South Africa (CS_ZA) together with SANAC Civil Society Forum (CSF) and Show Me Your Number (SMYN) is in full support of this Policy Pack as it provides a moment to hand over from the 2025 C20 South Africa Policy Pack. “We continued our journey as committed foot soldiers in the quest to build a strong global civil society voice through our participation in the work of the IAC in 2026. Our work will be over when a better world has been delivered to communities all over the world. Until then, we will not rest, until then our voices will not be muted”

For more than 10 years, the C20 has led the official dialogue between global civil society and the G20. Despite the lack of formal recognition from the U.S.

The 2026 G20 Presidency, the C20 and other Engagement Groups have remained committed to advancing their work. We believe that civil society participation and meaningful political dialogue are indispensable to strong democracies, accountable governance, and effective international cooperation.

At a time of growing global challenges, our collective voice is more important than ever in confronting inequalities, advancing peace, and strengthening international cooperation.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all participating organizations, Working Group Coordinators, International Advisory Committee members, and other contributors for their dedication.

We invite you to read, share, and amplify the C20 2026 Policy Pack as we continue working toward a more peaceful, just, and inclusive world.

Issued in solidarity by the International Advisory Committee (IAC) of the Civil20