International Organisations
There have to be joint efforts to tackle global challenges - Germany is committed to supporting peace, human rights, freedom, justice and devolopment in the framework of international organizations.
The secretariat of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) will be located in Bonn. Representatives from almost 100 countries made the decision late on 19 April in Panama City during the second IPBES plenary session.
Bonn will become the host city for the IPBES Secretariat
At the start of Germany’s two-year term as a member of the United Nations Security Council, Federal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle today (2 January) issued the following statement:
Germany in the UN Security Council
The North Atlantic Alliance (NATO)
On April 4, 1949, twelve states from Europe and North America signed the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington, DC. Today, this defense alliance has more than 20 member states. Germany joined the organization in 1955.
NATO
The Group of Eight (G8) - The Group of Twenty (G20)
The G-8 comprises Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States; the European Commission is also represented. in 2007, Germany held the G8 Presidency. Shaping globalization and helping Africa to develop were key focuses of the summit held in Heiligendamm.
G8 / G20
The European Union is the biggest political success story of the past 50 years. Peace and prosperity, freedom and security are achievements cherished by all EU citizens. Germany is a founding member of the organization and plays a very active role in shaping today's enlarged European Union.
European Union
