Welcome to the German Embassy in Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman
A visit to the German Pavilion at Expo 2012 is a bit like a present-day adventure in the style of Jules Verne’s science fiction novel “Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea”. People who take a virtual dive with a research submarine to discover the greatest ecosystem on earth may well feel like Captain Nemo aboard the Nautilus.
Expo 2012
The latest issue of DE Magazin Deutschland (No. 1/2012) looks ahead to the United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro from 20 to 22 June 2012 and focuses on the central themes of the international conference on sustainable development.
Sustainable Development
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
Enlightened monarch, a lover of culture and a warring general: Frederick the Great (1712-1786) had a multifaceted personality and was one of the most outstanding yet controversial figures in German history. The influence of the Prussian King on the fate of 18th century Europe was matched by only a few of his contemporaries.
The world of “Old Fritz”
Citizen involvement through dialogue: Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel is currently seeking direct discourse with citizens in Germany. She has launched a new discussion forum called Dialogue on Germany’s Future.
Brainstorming for Germany’s Future
The German Energy Agency (dena) offers the Energy Efficiency Award 2012
The Deutsche Energie-Agentur (dena) - the German Energy Agency - is offering once again the Energy Efficiency Award in 2012. It can reward companies which introduced innovative and exemplary energy efficiency measures to reduce their energy consumption. The competition is held under the patronage of Dr. Philipp Rösler, German Federal Minister of Economics. Applications can be submitted until 4 May 2012. More informaion about the award and terms of participation can be found online at:
Energy Efficiency Award
Climate change, biodiversity, energy efficiency, world food supplies and population growth: The Year of Science 2012 is fully focused on sustainable development. The aim is to stimulate public awareness about sustainability research under the motto “Future Project Earth” by making current scientific developments accessible to a broader public. In the coming months numerous events are planned throughout Germany.
Stimulating awareness for sustainability
Under a new scheme beginning in 2013, sites that have played a significant role in European integration or stand for the ideals and history of Europe and the European Union will be eligible for the European Heritage Label. The scheme is intended to raise awareness of the European idea and European identity and is geared primarily to young people.
European Heritage Label
Germany is strongly involved in the preservation of cultural monuments around the world. Now Germany has again been elected as a new member of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee until 2015.
Fascinating World Heritage
UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova inscribed the Two plus Four Treaty on the Memory of the World Register on 25 May 2011. Besides the Treaty, fourteen other documents recording the building and fall of the Berlin Wall were inscribed.
Two plus Four Treaty
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Theatertreffen 2012
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goEast Filmfestival
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International solo dance theatre festival
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ITB - International Trade Fair Berlin 2012
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Berlinale 2012
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Carnival customs in Germany
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Modestandort Deutschland
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Grüne Woche Berlin 2012
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Worlds of Culture - The Cultural Preservation Programme of the Federal Foreign Office
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Minister of State Cornelia Pieper on Germany's cultural relations and education policy
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Germany's vibrant Media Landscape
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Dialogue – Germany Inspires
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Destination Germany The Visitors - An International Angle
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Destination Germany The Cities – Vivid and Vibrant
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Destination Germany The Landscapes – Mountains, Lakes and Sea
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Destination Germany - Cultural Gems – Classic Highlights
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Destination Germany - Diversity in the Heart of Europe
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Dialogue – Germany Inspires
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Germany as Partner – Trusted Throughout the World
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Enterprise and the Environment – Germany Plans for the Future
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Enduring Partnership – Germany in Europe
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Working Together – Germany Links Centers of Research
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Studying as a foreign student in Germany
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Beyond Boundaries. Research by International Scientists in Germany
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Early Beginnings. Learning the German Language in Schools
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Know-How and Networks. Global Support by German Scientists
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Transition and Development. Research Studies at the Erfurt School of Public Policy
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New Coalition Policies - Growth, Education and Social Integration
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Ostseetage Berlin 2012
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Human Rights - Protecting the vulnerable
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