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The Think20 (T20) is the official engagement group of G20, bringing together leading think tanks and research centres worldwide. It serves as the "ideas bank" of the G20 and aims to provide research-based policy recommendations to the G20 leaders.
This series of briefs written to inform the T20 presents insightful research and actionable policy recommendations on key global issues, exploring diverse topics. SEI researchers coauthored briefs for this year’s T20 Brasil that focus on bioeconomy, resilience in urban settings, and gendered care.
SEI researchers coauthored briefs for T20 Brasil 2024 that focus on bioeconomy, resilience in urban settings, and gendered care.
Other publication / Six evidence-based, actionable recommendation pathways for emergency preparedness, response and crisis governance for gendered caregiving for climate solutions.
Other publication / The authors focus on smaller-scale and more diversified bioeconomy pathways grounded in local community development and sustainable use of biodiversity.
Other publication / This brief urges the G20 to use participatory approaches to involve local city and water stakeholders in developing and implementing climate adaptation plans.
Other publication / Lessons for sustainable development and small business emerged from analysis of MSMEs' participation in bioeconomy transitions in the global South.
Surrounding the G20 Summit in Brasil, we developed perspectives based on the recommendations laid out in some of our T20 policy briefs.
Perspective / Climate crises disproportionately burden caregivers, yet G20 policies overlook their needs, risking greater harm without inclusive, care-sensitive planning.
Perspective / Without Indigenous consent, the green transition risks legal and social backlash, undermining its goal of sustainable development for all.
The briefs we submitted for T20 India (2023) focused on topics such as sustainable steel production, environmental effects of offshore trade, and strategies for fair energy transition in G20 nations.
Other publication / To accelerate the SDGs, G20 policies and programmes need to address the manifestations of gender inequality.
Other publication / This policy brief explores the opportunities for, and implications of, governing the world’s common ocean against the contemporary geopolitical backdrop.
Other publication / This brief explains why its important to monitor the offshore impacts of commodity trade and production, and recommends how G20 countries can help do it better.
Other publication / The G20 and its member states have a unique opportunity to collaborate with international financial institutions in the roll out of low-carbon steel production.
Other publication / Energy transitions in G20 countries must be just if they are to be effective. This brief makes recommendations for governments in pursuing just transitions.
Other publication / Public purchasing choices can drive the market for green products and services. G20 countries can lead the way in decarbonizing emissions-intensive sectors.
Other publication / Climate-smart agriculture is critical to achieving food and economic security amid climate change. Digital technologies can help.
Surrounding the G20 Summit in India, we engaged with varying audiences to communicate the policy recommendations laid out in our T20 policy briefs, including through op-eds, a webinar and a Q&A.
Past event / The event explores the complex challenges entwined with gender equality and its integral role in sustainable development.
