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As climate change exacerbates existing conflicts and has a destabilising effect on countries and entire regions, the German government aims to “counter climate risks as part of a preventive and stabilising foreign policy,” said foreign minister Heiko Maas in a statement ahead of the 73^rd session of the UN General Assembly. “Prevention is key,” said Maas. In 2019 and 2020, Germany will be a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. “It is important to set up a toolbox so that we can react as quickly as possible when we see crises emerging. This requires a better information base and risk analysis, including in the Security Council,” said Maas.

Find the statement in German .

For background, read the 91tv article Merkel pledges stronger climate action globally and at home and the dossier The Energiewende and its implications for international security.