#G7 climate, energy and environment ministers meeting: agreement to protect the global water, phase out coal by 2035, and goal of reducing plastic pollution.

“The G7 have shown that they are determined to tackle the three existential crises of our time,' Minister Lemke said:

The Auswärtiges Amt organized a successful themed trip inviting 🇺🇸participants to 🇩🇪 on “Experiences in 🇩🇪 - Asian-Germans and their stories”. Great to meet participating 🇺🇸”Westcoasters” Amy Chang Cecilia Zhou Aseem Mehta, Advancing Justice - AAJC. Thank you! Goethe-Institut San Francisco German Embassy

Amazing visit by Hendrik Wüst, Governor of North Rhine-Westphalia, Staatskanzlei NRW. Part 2: City of Seattle, WA: Kudos to 🇩🇪HC Fischer for his support - & huge thanks to the Gov & delegation. Microsoft Seattle Symphony Detlef Schrempf German Embassy

#NRW #AI #BigData #Business #Tech #Innovation #Transformation #Investment „Von der Kohle zu KI” - “From coal to AI”. Amazing visit by Hendrik Wüst, Governor of the Great State of North Rhine-Westphalia, Staatskanzlei NRW to City of San Francisco. A great showcase for NRW in California! German Embassy

Together with 17 other states we call for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas for over 200 days. They include our own citizens. The fate of the hostages and the civilian population in Gaza, who are protected under international law, is of international concern.

It’s a wrap: #Petersberg2024 brought together decision makers from all around the globe to build a joint understanding of climate actions, discuss priorities and deliver on the Paris Agreement, ahead of COP29 AZ.

Thanks to everyone for two days of commitment!

Meaningful appearance of Gavin Newsom at today‘s Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin. Showing how California is fighting against the #climatecrisis while using innovations in this field as an economic motor at the same time. #petersberg24

The #Petersberg Climate Dialogue GermanForeignOffice in Berlin is the strong bridge between the world climate conferences. The #COP29 Presidency presents its vision, for example on the important issue of ambitious financing for the global climate transition. #petersberg2024

#Mittelstand #HiddenChampions #Innovation #AI #DigitalEconomy Throwback to an amazing visit by a delegation of 🇩🇪”Mittelstand” innovators to Silicon Valley. CEOs and founders of 🇩🇪 SMEs exploring the “Valley” and it’s mindsets. Thank you all! compamedia Mario Herger German Embassy

German frigate Hessen completed its 58-day Red Sea mission protecting civilian ships from Houthi attacks, part of a EU operation.

'Germany and its partners will not stand idly by while Houthi militias carry out attacks that violate international law,' said Minister Pistorius.

A major hurdle for U.S. aid to #Ukraine has been cleared. The hearts of Ukraine‘s most important supporters are beating in unison again. The #USA +Europe stand together on the side of freedom - against Putin's war of terror. This is a day of optimism for Ukraine+European security.

International understanding in action! Last week a delegation from San Francisco’s German sister city Kiel came for an action-filled time in the Bay Area, incl. the traditional Lighthouse swim in SF Bay. Bringing people together—that’s what sister cities were established for.

Open and thoughtful exchange between EU-Comissioner for Financial ServicesStability and Capital Market Union, Mairead McGuinness. A great extra: Meeting MEP Andreas Schwab @ASchwab.bsky.social and delegation. Kudos to Sean Randolph, Bay Area Council for hosting on the historic “Klamath”. Auswärtiges Amt

#Citizenship #Germany - A great pleasure to welcome Cliff Rechtschaffen, member of the prestigious CARB to German Consulate San Francisco - to welcome him as a new 🇩🇪citizen.

Glückwunsch zur 🇩🇪Staatsangehörigkeit und ein herzliches Willkommen, lieber Cliff! Auswärtiges Amt German Embassy

Germany is becoming a hub for AI. The market grew 1/3 last year, 208 degree programs are offered, and last year there were already 508 AI startups. Even Microsoft announced a €3.2 billion investment in Germany focused on AI.

Time-honored German engineering meets the future!

By delivering an additional #Patriot unit, Germany is strengthening #Ukraine 's protective shield. Ukraine is defending our European peace order. With partners & in NATO, Germany will continue to push systematically for further immediate deliveries of air defense.

The iconic #ChefrundeUSA is back on track bringing 🇩🇪’s top journalists & media executives to the 🇺🇸! Kudos to Annette Milz, co-founder of medium magazin! Big extra: Having Richard Socher with us, founder and CEO of You.com - a leader in #GenerativeAI . German Embassy

Visited the beautiful 🇩🇪St. Matthew‘s Lutheran Church in City of San Francisco. A landmark built in 1909 and serving an active 🇺🇸🇩🇪parish ever since. Spoke with Pastor Jennert about the community and their ecumenical outreach to other congregations, e.g. Congregation Emanu-El of San Francisco. Evangelische Kirche German Embassy

.Außenministerin Annalena Baerbock spoke on the phone with the Iranian Foreign Minister about the tense situation in the Middle East today. Avoiding further regional escalation must be in everyone’s interest. We urge all actors in the region to act responsibly and exercise maximum restraint.

#learning #education #ai #startup - Amazing to visit the newly established House of AI by Learn.xyz today. The 🇩🇪co-founders Christian Byza | learn.xyz and Arndt Voges have created a fantastic space in the SoMa-district City of San Francisco - open to other startups. GO-Biz German Embassy BMDV Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz