Hauptinhalt
Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-Proliferation
Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) of 1968 is the foundation of the international nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament regime.
moreNuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
Biological and chemical weapons
The Conventions on the Prohibition of Chemical and Biological Weapons of 1975 and 1977 were important steps on the way to a total abandonment of these weapons.
moreBiological and chemical weapons
Conventional arms control
Precisely because of its success, the importance of conventional arms control is hardly recognized today. Therefore, it is necessary to raise and maintain awareness of the significance of arms control. moreConventional arms control
Global Partnership
The G8's "Global Partnership" initiative helps reduce the risk of nuclear, chemical, biological and radiological proliferation.
moreGlobal Partnership
Moving disarmament forward
Around the world, Germany is working for greater security and stability through disarmament, arms control and transparency. The Annual Disarmament Report that the Federal Cabinet has approved reflects these efforts. In the Bundestag debate on the report, Foreign Minister Westerwelle spoke in favour of a long-term approach to disarmament policy. moreMoving disarmament forward
Projects
Here you find a selection of current projects in the fields of disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation.
moreProjects