"From above,our blue planet looks like a spacecraft, which the whole humanity needs to take care of." German #ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer discussing the UN's role in making rules for the new space age with head of the UN Directorate Günter Sautter at open house @AuswaertigesAmt
22.8.2023 13:22"From above,our blue planet looks like a spacecraft, which the whole humanity needs to take care of." German #ESA astronaut...…national and global networks to rapidly identify, confirm and respond to biological attacks, to reinforce and strengthen biological non-proliferation principles, practices and instruments and to reduce proliferation risks through the advancement and promotion of safe and responsible conduct in life sciences and biotechnology.
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The #10yrsGERBioSP German Biosecurity Programme has contributed significantly to the #GPWMD Global Partnership’s Biosecurity Deliverables: To secure and account for dangerous pathogens and toxins that represent biological proliferation risks, to develop and maintain appropriate and effective measures to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the deliberate misuse of biological agents, to strengthen… (1/2)
3.7.2023 19:42The #10yrsGERBioSP German Biosecurity Programme has contributed significantly to the #GPWMD Global Partnership’s Biosecurity Deliverables:...Today, biological threat reduction measures are implemented by the Bundeswehr Institute of Microbiology, the
@rki_de Robert-Koch-Institute, the
@loeffler_news Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute, the @BNITM_de Bernhard-Nocht-Institute for Tropical Medicine, and the @giz_gmbh in 14 countries. In addition, two cross-regional projects #GIBACHT #GO4BSB focus on training and capacity building of scientists and researchers on a wide range of biological security topics. (2/2)
1 July 2023 marked the 10th anniversary of the #10yrsGERBioSP German Biosecurity Programme. Launched by the Federal Foreign Office as part of joint efforts of members of the #GPWMD Global Partnership against the Spread of Weapons of Mass Destruction to strengthen global biological security, the program has carried out projects in more than 20 countries. (1/2)
3.7.2023 19:281 July 2023 marked the 10th anniversary of the #10yrsGERBioSP German Biosecurity Programme. Launched by the Federal Foreign Office as part...Today and every day, Germany🇩🇪 stands against conflict-related sexual violence #CRSV.
We fully support
@USGSRSGPatten
in her mandate, the work of the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law & CRSV, and the
@UNAction
Against Sexual Violence in Conflict.
@endrapeinwar
. #StopRapeNow
Standing ovations at the UN in New York for a new landmark treaty #BBNJ! BBNJ stands for „Biodiversity Beyond National Jourisdictions“. The ocean is our important ally in the fight against biodiversity loss and climate change, because it is the largest carbon sink. The environmental regulations in the new agreement will strengthen this ally. Germany highly welcomes this adoption which will contribute to the protection of the world’s ocean for future generations.
#HighSeasTreaty 🌊
We are proud to have
@blochbihler again as a German expert on #humanrights in the Committee on Enforced Disappearances in the coming years. Congratulations to all of the elected experts from France, Senegal, Peru and Malawi for the United Nations #CED 2023-2027.
We 🇩🇪are committed to an ambitious implementations of the #SDGs. At a very constructive meeting with civil society in Berlin, participants jointly highlighted the need to speed up efforts as we stand at midpoint of #Agenda2030.
#GlobalGoals #ForumNachhaltigkeit #Nachhaltigkeit
9.6.2023 18:31We 🇩🇪are committed to an ambitious implementations of the #SDGs. At a very constructive meeting with civil society in Berlin,...Congratulations to five of our fellow member states on their election to the 2024/25 🇺🇳Security Council! 🇩🇿🇬🇾🇰🇷🇸🇱🇸🇮
Well-deserved vote of confidence from the int'l community. We‘re looking forward to your strong contributions to maintaining international peace & security.
6.6.2023 17:55Congratulations to five of our fellow member states on their election to the 2024/25 🇺🇳Security Council!...Aiming to close a gap in the UN #ArmsControl architecture: the OEWG on Conventional #Ammunition has resumed its work on a new Global Framework, chaired by 🇩🇪 Mr. von Wittke and 🇨🇷
@MaritzaChanV.
Congratulations to 🇹🇹H.E. Dennis Francis, newly elected President of the 78th General Assembly, starting Sept 2023.
We also extend best wishes to the diverse group of 16 Vice Presidents just appointed: 🇧🇴🇨🇬🇪🇪🇬🇲🇮🇸🇮🇷🇲🇾🇲🇦🇳🇱🇸🇳🇸🇬🇱🇰🇸🇷🇺🇬🇺🇿🇿🇲
We look forward to future collaboration.
Ready to take on an important responsibility again:
Barbara Lochbihler, German member in the UN Committee on Enforced #Disappearances, stands ready to keep up her dedication in the #CED for another four years!
Elections soon to come (12 June). Fingers crossed!
#HumanRights
Today Secretary-General António Guterres
led a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the upcoming International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
Uniformed members of the German delegation attended the ceremony, honoring fallen UN Peacekeepers for their service and sacrifice. #PK75
25.5.2023 15:33Today Secretary-General António Guterresled a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the upcoming International Day of UN...Responding to the announcement of a ceasefire in #Sudan, the 🇩🇪 Federal Foreign Office called for steps to create the conditions for a permanent ceasefire and for an improvement in the humanitarian situation.
➡️ https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/newsroom/news/-/2594276
27.4.2023 14:52Responding to the announcement of a ceasefire in #Sudan, the 🇩🇪 Federal Foreign Office called for steps to create the conditions for a...Germany's contribution to the ECOSOC #FinancingForDevelopment Forum highlights three critical points to initiate progress.
Full Statement: https://new-york-un.diplo.de/un-en/-/2593456
18.4.2023 19:14Germany's contribution to the ECOSOC #FinancingForDevelopment Forum highlights three critical points to initiate progress.Full...Early & consistent financial contributions are important to support functioning of UN institutions.
Germany is proud to announce another wave of 2023 donations, this time to UN Women,
UNFPA & UNDP.
We continue to work closely with UN orgs to ensure progress is made. 💪
17.4.2023 13:19Early & consistent financial contributions are important to support functioning of UN institutions.Germany is proud to announce another...“Silencing the Guns” is our joint responsibility.
In the UN Security Council, 🇩🇪 Katja Keul pointed out to a strong peace and security architecture in Africa as key to fight misuse of #SALW and to solve root causes.
Read more in her full statement 👇
https://new-york-un.diplo.de/un-en/news-corner/-/2591114
30.3.2023 20:54“Silencing the Guns” is our joint responsibility.In the UN Security Council, 🇩🇪 Katja Keul pointed out to a strong peace and...🌬️🍃☀️🌊Upcoming:
The Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2023.
The United Nations will be in the front row of speakers! 🇺🇳 Damilola Ogunbiyi to hold a keynote on 28 March. Switching to renewables is a key step for the #GlobalGoals.
For news follow #betd23 and Greensofa.
27.3.2023 17:50🌬️🍃☀️🌊Upcoming: The Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2023. The United Nations will be in the front row of speakers! 🇺🇳...Important screening and panel discussion in #UNESCO of „Reckonings", a film telling the story of negotiations on compensation for survivors of the Holocaust leading to the Luxembourg Agreement.
👉 https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/film-screening-reckonings-roberta-grossman#.ZBNgll7xE9s.whatsapp
27.3.2023 17:45Important screening and panel discussion in #UNESCO of „Reckonings", a film telling the story of negotiations on compensation for...⬆️
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