Skip to main content
International sign language Go to search Open language menu Open meta menu
Close the language menu
Close meta menu

Globalization and World Trade

Trade and investment, competition and social justice: current information and background on globalization and world trade

Die Hannover Messe – Treffpunkt von Mittelstand und Startups SMEs
Innovations
SMEs and start-ups – a dream combination
Established SMEs and creative start-ups – a collaborative combination that is being promoted by the German government, too.
Photovoltaikanlage auf einem Industriegebäude im Ruhrgebiet Industry in transition
Energy transition
On the way to becoming a climate-neutral industrial nation
German industry is undergoing fundamental change. The aim is to create a sustainable economy, for example by means of the energy transition and also the Supply Chain Act.
Für Claudia Brück ist eine feministische Entwicklungspolitik essenziell. Fair trade
Gender equality
“If we want to bring about change, we must support women.”
Fair trade and gender equality must be seen through the same lens. Find out how the Chair of Fairtrade Germany believes this can happen.
Stadtwetten, Schokolade, App: So fördert Sankt Peter-Ording fairen Handel. Fair trade
Sustainable towns and cities
This is where fair trade is embraced in practice
Fair and sustainable: why a small holiday resort on the North Sea coast is a capital of fair trade.
Die Brüder Waldeck wollen Smartphones fairer und nachhaltiger machen. Fair trade
Innovative start-ups
Doing business fairly for a better world
It’s not just about money: three fair start-ups in Germany that are committed to sustainable and fair trade.
Der Personaldienstleister getINNOtized bildet IT-Fachkräfte in Afrika aus. Der Personaldienstleister getINNOtized bildet IT-Fachkräfte in Afrika aus. Fair trade
Sustainable supply chains
Companies as development partners
Fashion, IT, cosmetics: three examples of German companies that are committed to sustainable jobs in countries of the Global South.
Eine Textilfabrik in Gazipur, Bangladesch Fair trade
business and human rights
Fair trade, good work
Germany is committed to sustainable supply chains and supports countries in the Global South in creating decent working conditions.
Beliebtes Ruhrgebiet: Touristin besucht die Zeche Zollverein. Transformation
Ruhr area
Reinventing the former coal region
The Ruhr region, originally shaped by intense coal mining, was once the heart of German industry. Here you can find out how the region has changed.
Container sind die Währung des Welthandels.
Are export surpluses bad?
Germany is a strong exporter, but consumes little from abroad. The result is export surpluses. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Deutschland Menschrechte | Lieferkettengesetz tritt in Kraft German economy
Human rights
Supply Chain Act protects people worldwide
Companies in Germany are required to observe human rights in their international supply chains.
Arbeiterinnen in Indien protestieren für bessere Bedingungen. German business
International support
Fighting for decent work
The GIZ’s Fairwork project is improving working conditions on online platforms in 24 countries.
Containerhafen Hamburg German business
Digitisation
Strengthening global supply chains with AI
Digitisation and artificial intelligence can help make global supply chains more secure, transparent and sustainable.

An error has occurred. Please try again later.