Germanwatch e.V. is an independent organization that advocates for sustainable global development, environmental protection, and human rights. With over 30 years of experience, it promotes North-South justice and advocates for fair trade relations as well as responsible business practices.
Germanwatch e.V. is an independent organization that has been advocating for sustainable global development, environmental protection, and the preservation of human rights for over 30 years. Based in Bonn and Berlin, Germanwatch works with a team of over 100 employees, volunteers, and interns, as well as a growing network of volunteers and international partner organizations.
The main mission of Germanwatch is to promote North-South justice and the protection of livelihoods. The goal is sustainable development that is socially just, ecologically viable, and economically stable. Germanwatch advocates for fair trade relations, responsible financial markets, adherence to human rights, and the avoidance of dangerous climate change.
Germanwatch focuses on several key areas:
Germanwatch operates on the principle of "Observe, Analyze, Act":
Germanwatch strives to form a strong lobby for sustainable development. Through close collaboration with communities, policymakers, businesses, and other civil society actors, the organization works to create fair and sustainable conditions worldwide. The independence of Germanwatch is secured through donations, membership fees, and support from the "Stiftung Zukunftsfähigkeit".
Thus, Germanwatch is an important voice in the global discussion on sustainability, climate protection, and human rights, tirelessly advocating for a fairer and more sustainable world.