Y20 2025 Final Report
Delegation Information
August 18-22, 2025
Suyesha Dutta (Head Delegate), Madelyn Rawlyk (Communications Coordinator), Marcos Avina (Engagement Coordinator), Ashwini Selvakumaran ( EDI Coordinator), Cedric Jafarpour- Davatgar and Shivohum Bar represented Young Diplomats of Canada at the G20 Youth Summit in Johannesburg South Africa in August 2025.
Key Insights and Lessons Learned
Treat research as ongoing. Global events and national priorities can shift quickly—refresh your understanding regularly rather than treating research as a one-time task. Focus on alignment, not just depth. Build from the host country’s concept note, but center your analysis on where countries are likely to align or oppose proposals.
Balance structure with flexibility. Some meetings are best for listening, others for advancing priorities—know which role you are playing.
Build relationships in advance. Schedule one-on-one (or bilateral) calls with track delegates before the summit—this trust pays off during heated negotiations. Relationship building extends to your own delegation; rely on your team. Coordinate frequently, share updates, and use your delegation as a sounding board to stay cohesive and strategic.