Position paper for Germany
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures |
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| The Federal Republic of Germany is a staunch supporter of achieving peace through practical disarmament. Obtaining peace can only be reached through the implementation of specific solutions regarding limits to conventional, nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. As a signatory of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the Federal Republic of Germany maintains the importance of abiding by such agreements. With the enactment of the War Weapons Control Act (KrWaffKontrG), has strived to attain peace and safety for the citizens of the Republic of Germany. Additionally, this act has contributed to controlling the proliferation of weapons of war. Through proper limitations as seen in Stockholm Initiative and resolution A/C.1/78/L.56, disarmament can help the world to move one step closer to total peace. The Federal Republic of Germany will continue to lead as well as work to pursue absolute peace through practical disarmament. | |
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction |
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| The Federal Republic of Germany believes that the use of Chemical Weapons is repugnant and unnecessary. The Federal Republic of Germany witnessed first hand the chaos and destruction of Chemical Weapons and as such sees them as a threat against national security. As a proud signatory passing its 30th anniversary of signing, the Federal Republic of Germany wholly supports universal implementation of the convention, and fully supports The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). The Chemicals Prohibition Ordinance (ChemVerbotsV), is a German law that regulates the distribution of hazardous chemicals in order to prevent the creation of chemical weapons and ensure safety measures around the hazardous material. The Federal Republic of Germany was pleased to announce in 2023 that all known German stockpiles of chemical weapons had been disposed of. The disposal was overseen by and approved by the OPCW. Alongside this, 365 million euros have been contributed to the destruction of chemical weapons in several countries around the world. The proper removal and destruction of all chemical weapons is a major advance towards a safe world. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Agriculture development, food security and nutrition |
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| The Federal Republic of Germany recognizes that malnutrition is an epidemic in a number of member states and it is of the utmost importance that the cycle of food insecurity be halted. Society as a whole can progress further if this need is met. Education, economic development, health and other aspects can be improved if food insecurity is dealt with once and for all. Germany strongly supports investments into the ending of Food insecurity and nutrition scarcity resolutions. By signing resolutions such as The International fund for Agricultural Development. Dedicating 711 millions dollars (USD) in 2021 as a response to food insecurity created by COVID- 19. Germany also is signed onto the UN Sustainable Development Goals, in which goal 2 aims to have zero hunger. Germany believes that nutrition and food access is a basic human right. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Development cooperation with middle-income countries |
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| The Federal Republic of Germany recognizes that middle-income countries face significant barriers when it comes to sustainable development. Allowing economically sound countries like Germany, to help reduce some of the financial burden on less economically developed countries by giving interest forgiveness on loans post Covid, where many of these middle income countries were unable to borrow due to closed markets and borders. Germany also supports middle income countries as they currently have the fourth largest quota share, contributing 5.59 percent of the total amount to the fund. In the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Goal 8 is focused on Promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment, and decent work for all, which Germany strongly adheres to this and other principles and goals of the SDGs. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Rights of indigenous peoples |
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| The Federal Republic of Germany is deeply committed to supporting the rights of indigenous peoples and recognizes the need to promote their rights as affirmed in treaties, agreements, and other arrangements with states, such as supporting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, adopted in 2007, which is the most comprehensive global framework on the rights of indigenous people. In 2021, Germany became the 24th state to ratify the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention of 1989, and the 6th European state to do so. This instrument is based on the recognition of the aspirations of indigenous peoples to exercise and maintain control over their own institutions, ways of life, languages, religions, etc. Germanyâs ratification of the Convention supports efforts to protect the rights of indigenous peoples and their ways of life. Additionally, in 2023, Germany became one of the forums at which the 162 indigenous representatives to the United Nations will meet, supported by the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples. Through this, Germany offered assistance and encouragement to the facilitation of dialogue between the different indigenous groups as well as various states and international governmental organizations. The Federal Republic of Germany strives to support all indigenous peoples, both those within Germanyâs borders and beyond, and will continue to do so in an effort to promote the rights and dignities of all peoples. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Literacy for life |
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| The Federal Republic of Germany is devoted to providing literacy for life for all peoples and acknowledges how important literacy is for future agendas and democratic education. According to a literacy study completed in 2019 on Literacy in Berlin, millions of Germans are unable to properly read and or write. Further, acknowledging how many men, women, and children are being deprived of the opportunity to learn, the Federal Republic of Germany is committed to increasing education for all. Referring to resolution A/77/187, Germanyâs Institute for International Cooperation of the Germany Adult Education Association has signed a two year associate term to the UNESCO Global Alliance for Literacy. This allows for new learning opportunities for those who were and still are being deprived of an education. In A/C.3/71/L.9/Rev.1 the General Assembly pushed for a new social development of literacy for life: shaping future agendas. This has been an ongoing battle since the General Assembly resolution 56/116 that called on an United Nations Literacy Decade to increase literacy rates around the world. Looking forward, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education to promote lifelong learning to all individuals. The Federal Republic of Germany looks forward to the collective and continual efforts made by the United Nations General Assembly in reaching the goal of literacy for life. | |
| Committee: | ECOSOC |
| Topic: | Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality |
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| The Federal Republic of Germany is deeply committed to ensuring the equality of all people and seeks to further this commitment and to assist other states in doing the same. This has to be done in a way that empowers local leaders and spokespersons in order to give a voice to the communities most deeply affected by the problems facing the world. Currently in most societies, those with a voice are those with money and in positions of power; therefore, the Federal Republic of Germany seeks to work through grassroot organizations in order to avoid propagating those already in power who seek to serve their own interests rather than that of the communities most deeply affected by current issues. The Federal Republic of Germany remains one of the largest contributors to the United Nations Development Programme and also to the World Food Programme; moreso, German work through UNICEF has provided assistance to children and communities in Afghanistan, the Sahel, and in Ukraine. The Federal Republic of Germany strives to grow its commitment to these programs and seeks to assist other states in their efforts to do the same. | |
| Committee: | ECOSOC |
| Topic: | Science, technology and innovation for development |
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| The Federal Republic of Germany seeks to continue its position as a world leader in science and use its innovations for the development of the human condition. Germany is the home to 33 UN institutions and is the host for a multitude of UN scientific offices such as the WHO Office of Berlin. Furthermore, German scientist Joachim von Braun is the Chair for the Summit Scientific group of the UN which focuses on food systems transformations across the world. This German led group prides itself on receiving inputs from all over the world and using that data to move forward in ways to best support those suffering the most from food insecurity. As in the case of Joachim von Braun, the Federal Republic of Germany strives to use its innovations to serve its neighbors and the developing world. | |
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