India, Sept. 15 -- A new Earth4All-Ipsos survey across the G20 finds a deep collapse of trust in governments, driven by lived experiences of inequality and a belief that systems are rigged for the rich and powerful.

Fewer than one-third expect leaders to act in citizens' long-term interests, and majorities demand sweeping economic change to rebuild social cohesion and a shared future.

People across the G20 increasingly do not trust their governments. Many believe the governance system has been engineered to benefit the rich and powerful. At the core of this distrust is growing inequality. The "Earth for All Survey 2026," conducted by Earth4All and Ipsos-an initiative by the Club of Rome, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, St...