Position paper for Germany
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | Reducing space threats through norms, rules and principles of responsible behaviours |
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| We support and encourage international cooperation in space exploration and scientific
and space research, as established by the United Nations Conferences between 1982 and
1996. However, the emergence of new private players, combined with significant growth
in the space industry, raises the threat of an uncontrollable situation that goes beyond
the regulatory framework provided by the United Nations Conference.
Since the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957, humans have accumulated no less than 20,000 objects and debris in orbit around our planet. This is a frightening number when we consider that the space industry is set to almost double in size by 2033. The conclusion is clear: we can no longer consider outer space as a dumping ground, not only for environmental reasons, but also and above all for safety reasons. Finally, we are concerned about the transgression of certain historic treaties and conventions. Less than a century after its establishment, the Outer Space Treaty, ratified in 1963, already seems to be under threat. Treaties and principles that were supposed to prevent the deployment of weapons of any kind in space are now being ignored, on the one hand, by new players in the space race and, unfortunately and more worryingly, by the signatories to these same treaties. Nevertheless, we firmly believe in the ability of the United Nations Conference to find solutions, reach compromises, and ensure world peace. In the spirit of cooperation and the pursuit of a peaceful and stable community, we are committed to promoting cooperation and responsible behavior through incentives, negotiations, and, if necessary, sanctions against those who seek to compromise these objectives. We also support strict compliance with regulations prohibiting the use of outer space as an area for conflict and military armament. However, we wish to reaffirm our full support for international space collaboration efforts for the purposes of scientific exploration and discovery. | |
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects |
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| The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects We believe in our unwavering commitment to addressing and curbing the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons (SALW), and to extending assistance to those members requiring support in this regard. We further emphasize the essential role of sustained cooperation among all members of the international community in combating this challenge. In this context, we express our hope that the programme of action intends to address the issues of small arms through further implementation of international tracing instruments. We believe that such a programme, or any further agreement necessitates a clearly defined timetable for the implementation of effective and verifiable measures aimed at: reducing the global circulation of SALW; preventing unauthorized and destabilizing transfers; promoting transparency and accountability; mitigating the impact of such weapons on human security; curbing their contribution to armed conflict; and preventing their use in violations of human rights. Germany remains a key supporter against the trade of SALW, and the prevention of SALW trafficking is a crucial aspect of European and global peacebuilding. We support the usage of practical assistance projects that utilize technical expertise to reaffirm the ideals of conventional arms control. Through direct contributions, we have aided in the prevention of illicit SALW trades across the borders of fellow UN member states and will continue to pledge resources to non-proliferation projects globally. SALW trades can be solved through the usage of domestic “destruction following decommission” principles and newer training guides on stockpile management for law enforcement. Ultimately, through global cooperation and strategic implementation, small arms and light weapons trading can become a challenge of the past, and the peace and security of nations bolsters a stronger future unity. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Role of the United Nations in promoting development in the context of globalization and interdependence |
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| We firmly believe that the promotion of sustainable economic development is the best
way to ensure future prosperity. With the ever-increasing interconnectivity and
globalization of the international economy, it is now more important than ever to work
together to ensure a robust and advanced society. We are committed to promoting
economic development by placing a heavy emphasis on the importance of trade
liberalization. As seen with the founding of the World Trade Organization and the
principles embodied in the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, eliminating trade
barriers and promoting global economic specialization through increased trade and
mutual trade agreements is the best way to promote economic development. We believe
that empowering the UN to play a larger role in these functions will further facilitate
economic development on the international stage.
We also recognize the role of technological innovation in encouraging global economic development. With the increased role of artificial intelligence and advances in automation, we believe that the UN should take a more active role in facilitating collaborative technological research between member states. By creating an environment that allows countries to share information, we believe that the UN can serve as a medium to speed up technological advancement. As emphasized in the 2024 Resolution on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI for Sustainable Development, we believe that new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, can play a positive role in the global economy. And the research and dissemination of this technology will enhance economic growth and productivity. We urge countries to recognize the importance of trade and technology to global development and to take measures to encourage trade liberalization and technological innovation. The implementation of these measures will prove monumental to the advancement of global economic development. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind |
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| We firmly believe the protection of the global climate is an important issue for present
and future generations. The issue of the global climate is growing, and action must be
taken. If individual responsibility is not taken, it will only continue to get worse. We are
committed to climate neutrality and believe that states should strive to be a part of the
change. Global renewable energy is a step in the right direction. The United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change also aims to stabilize the global climate, as it
helps review progress and make decisions. We hope that the Paris Agreement will serve
its purpose, and states will set their own target on emission reductions to better the
overall environment. These goals are renewed every five years and help gauge how well
these states are accomplishing climate neutrality. We believe that a plan should be made
for Climate Neutrality at the conference and find ways for states to agree on lowering
carbon emissions globally.
We also believe that governments should address the climate change crisis and enforce climate measures internally. The issue of the global climate is something that cannot be fixed unless all are committed. Findings by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change have linked warming to human activity. The UN Secretary-General views the climate crisis as urgent and urges states to move away from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Member states should come together to move towards this goal and help future generations have a better planet. Suggestions to reduce these things include emissions reductions and renewable energy priority from states. There can even be incentives to state that are taking measures towards these steps, and achieving the goals set by the Paris Agreement. We urge countries to recognize this problem and help take steps towards bettering the global climate. Implementation of these measures is crucial for the situation to get better and help future generations. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination |
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| In recent years, the world has witnessed a severe direction change in the case of self determination. While some citizens have had wild success in promoting self determination and publicly supporting it, others have had to fight to be heard. Rallies and protests around the world have certainly highlighted the view of the people on the matter, and now it is our time to act in favor of the oppressed. We recognize the UN taking steps in favorable directions, in resolution 1541 in creation of education programs, and we wish to see this further. This committee hopes to see these ideals proliferate to other states to better support the individual citizen desiring expression. We are committed to seeing local and national change in favor of self determination as we have begun locally in legislation, and we urge our fellow delegates who have not brought this idea to the table to do the same. Additionally, we are willing and able to assist states in drafting new laws and regulation on the topic if they so desire. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Improvement of the situation of women and girls in rural areas |
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| We firmly advocate for the improvement of women and girls in rural areas. Because their advancement is essential to achieving sustainable development and equality. We recognize that rural women often face barriers to things like education and the healthcare system, therefore we prioritize initiatives that promote gender equality, specifically striving for progress in rural areas and addressing the essential needs of these communities. As a member of international bodies such as UN Women and the Commission on the Status of Women, we actively contribute to many efforts that expand the resource availability to these women and girls. Because of this involvement, we have seen a recent increase and focus on resource availability for these women and girls, and Germany invests in women and girls through membership in these organizations, which then builds opportunities for education and leadership. This can help reduce poverty and improve socioeconomic conditions. We urge other nations to take similar action to promote inclusive progress on the global stage. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | Our ocean, our future, our responsibility |
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| Our stance on the ocean is and always will be centered around protecting the vital
ecosystem which the ocean provides. The ocean serves as a source of food and income
not only for our citizens, but also for billions around the world. For years, we have worked
tirelessly with the European Union and the United Nations to build an agreement for the
protection and sustainable use of the sea and sea floor. This agreement is essential for
the entire climate as the oceans are facing urgent issues such as marine pollution, over
fishing, and the ever growing climate crisis. We understand the role of sovereignty in this
debate, and the regulations regarding specific states’ waters, however, current
protections only cover a small portion of international waters. Due to this, we strongly
support the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on
the Conservation and Sustainable use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond
National Jurisdiction, commonly known as the BBNJ Agreement, which aims for protection
of 30% of Earth’s oceans by 2030, a realistic and achievable goal.
The BBNJ’s adoption marked a massive achievement towards the protection of oceans after twenty years of negotiations. The agreement creates management of maritime activities and encourages states to cooperate for better sustainable practices in the ocean. We recognize the need for inclusive management, specifically related to indigenous peoples and their communities, and the need for equitable representation within the agreement. We also understand and recognize the need for marine research, supporting scientifically based conservation efforts, and transferring marine technology. We will continue to express the need for marine protections and our commitment will always be to sustain the ocean for future generations. We join our allies in both the European Union as well as the United Nations in urging states to first sign and ratify the BBNJ Agreement, and create ambitious goals for marine conservation for the future. Finally, we encourage countries to extend their intentions to fight the growing climate crisis. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations |
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| We firmly believe in the importance of emergency humanitarian assistance for all people
worldwide and in strengthening the coordination of such aid to further increase its
effectiveness in times of crisis. We want to stress the need for high-level crisis diplomacy
among member states to ensure that we can deliver assistance as quickly and efficiently as
possible. As part of our efforts to increase humanitarian diplomacy, we will continue to
expand training to enable our missions abroad to engage in it, and we will ensure that the
use of sanctions does not obstruct the provision of humanitarian assistance. The
Humanitarian Call for Action (CfA) provides countries with guidance on supporting
humanitarian efforts to provide need-based aid. We are urging fellow member states to
implement the provisions outlined in the CfA.
As one of the largest donors of humanitarian aid, we also believe in targeted funding, focusing on the most urgent needs while remaining flexible when the situation requires. Furthermore, we are working with global forums to help create a fairer distribution of funding burdens between old and new donors. | |
| Committee: | IAEA |
| Topic: | Nuclear security |
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| We firmly support the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons across these member states and uphold United Nations’ efforts to enforce disarmament protocols. We urge the implementation of safe practices regarding the transfer, housing, and use of nuclear weapons and the materials required to create them. The enforcement of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons(NPT) is crucial to the security of all member states. In preparation of the Nuclear Security Plans 2026-2029, we implore for a specific focus on the cybersecurity of the nuclear facilities of our member states and how we can develop and implement these security measures, along with the prevention of any attacks on nuclear sites from drones and other aerial vehicles. We cannot stress enough the importance of protecting these nuclear facilities while avoiding any possible catastrophes. In addition to the NPT, we also support the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT) and support the efforts taken to criminalize the improper and unethical usage of nuclear weaponry and materials. | |
| Committee: | IAEA |
| Topic: | Strengthening the Agency's activities related to nuclear science, technology and applications |
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| We advocate for the enhancement of scientific research regarding nuclear energy and the advancements in technology concerning nuclear science. The enforcement of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons(NPT) is a top priority for this committee and we strongly advocate for achieving the goal of global disarmament. Radiological incidents have been prevalent since the introduction of nuclear energy, and because of numerous unnecessary catastrophes we are in support of the Convention on Nuclear Safety(1994) and urge other member states to join in ratifying this document. Establishing a framework for governing nuclear facilities in a safe manner is an important measure in avoiding future incidents. Aside from nuclear weapons, nuclear energy is imperative to furthering our understanding of the medical, agriculture, transportation, and environmental fields and their research. We emphasize the importance of efforts taken by programs such as the Zoonotic Disease Integrated Action (ZODIAC) and Nuclear Technology for Controlling Plastic Pollution (NUTEC Plastics) to explore the possibilities of nuclear energy in sustainable, ethical, and peaceful ways. | |
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