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Guest contributions.
The City of Joy
Dr. Stefan Lock is the new Head of the Regional Representation of the European Commission in Bonn, which celebrated its 70th anniversary this year. In a guest contribution to Bonn International News, he reflects on the earlier years and his return to the city and briefly speaks about his work and mission to give European policy a face in the region.
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Organizing the Paralympics and driving inclusion from Bonn
Many of us have watched the Paralympics in Paris. A couple of days ago, we spoke to Craig Spence, Chief Brand and Communications Officer at the International Paralympic Committee in Bonn.
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Toward Ending AIDS Together
On June 20, 2023, the German Government made a formal announcement regarding the establishment of the UNAIDS office in Bonn. This marks an important milestone in the fruitful partnership.
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Engagement of Bonn Organizations worldwide
Wars and earthquakes are an essential threat to vital infrastructure, as recently shown by the severe earthquake in the Turkish-Syrian border region and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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FLOCERT: Bonn roots – global impact
Bonn, home to many international non-profits, is a natural home for FLOCERT, the certification body of the Fairtrade system. We talked to the CEO, Katharina Wagner.
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Sustainable construction: Award for the GIZ Campus
GIZ has been awarded with the platinum certificate of the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) for its new building in Bonn.
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Fair fashion from local to global
Bonn’s annual partner organization FEMNET will also participate in the upcoming SDG days. We spoke to Dr. Gisela Burckhardt, Chairwoman of the Board.
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Making global agriculture sustainable
The Bonn-based association IFOAM – Organics International turns 50 this year. On this fine occasion, we spoke to Executive Director Louise Luttikholt.
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Increasing UNDP’S visibility and impact from Bonn
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) opened its premises in Bonn. We spoke to Director Michael Leutert about UNDP’s work in general and the special tasks that will be performed from Bonn.
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IUCN and Bonn´s long standing relationship
The Environmental Law Centre (ELC) of the IUCN has a proud history of achievements and association with the City of Bonn where it was first established in 1970.
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The small miracles of Bonn
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Germany’s United Nations City, Ambassador (ret.) Harald Ganns speaks about the ‘small miracles’ that have made Bonn’s development unique and very special.
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20 Years WWEA: For a 100% Renewable Energy World
On 1 July 2001, a group of wind energy supporters from around the world met in Copenhagen to prepare the 1st World Wind Energy Conference which was to take place a year later in Berlin.
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Project Planning for Construction Measures
The "Bonn-Berlin Act" stipulates that Bonn is to be developed as a location for international organizations. But, who is it that actually stands behind such a resolution?
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A greener, healthier and more sustainable future
On 17June, the world will celebrate Desertification and Drought Day. Ibrahim Thiaw, Executive Secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, contributed the following message.
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Vanguard into the “Green Twenties”
In the 25th anniversary year of UN Bonn, Dr. Steffen Bauer from the German Development Institute (DIE) reflects on Bonn’s development and recognition as Germany´s United Nations City.
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IRENA’s energy transitions journey
Ten years ago, IRENA’s Innovation and Technology Centre (IITC) was opened in Bonn.
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Federal Foreign Office Liaison Office
Introducing the Federal Foreign Office Liaison Office for the Bonn UN Campus and the other International Organisations in Germany.