The G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) met in late March. The virtual meeting brought together leaders, policymakers, and experts from G20 countries, invited countries and partners to discuss environment, climate and sustainability priorities. The working group discussed the ECSWG Issue Note, Biodiversity and Conservation priority area; Land Degradation, Desertification and Drought priority area; Chemicals and Waste Management priority area and the Oceans and Coast priority area. South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s Deputy Director-General (DDG) for Climate Change and Air Quality, Maesela Kekana, reflected on the meeting and its outcomes: “Just looking at this brief synopsis of the discussions which we undertook during the last four days I am sure you would agree with me that the meeting has provided a significant input into the issue note, reflections on the priorities, as well as the expected deliverables.” 1st ECSWG and 2nd ECSWG meeting, ongoing ECWSG and stakeholder engagements and events will take place, including but not limited to bilateral meetings with G20 member states; workshops; side-events; seminars; and conferences.
