Welcome to the website of the German Embassy in Lilongwe
In Germany, the "Land of Ideas", we place major emphasis on education, science, research and development. With its high quality of life, good infrastructure and central location in Europe, Germany is one of the world's most attractive bases for business. Its beautiful urban and rural landscapes, combining age-old traditions and experimental modern culture, make a trip to Germany a unique experience.
Germany has something for everyone - so why not pay us a visit?
Important Information to the Public
The Consular Section of the German Embassy in Lilongwe has permanently closed on 30.03.2012.
The German Embassy will no longer issue visas. Please note the following important changes for the visa application procedures.
A visit to the German Pavilion at Expo 2012 is a bit like a present-day adventure in the style of Jules Verne’s science fiction novel “Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea”. People who take a virtual dive with a research submarine to discover the greatest ecosystem on earth may well feel like Captain Nemo aboard the Nautilus.
Expo 2012
Alongside the destruction of habitats, the economic exploitation of animals and plants is one of the greatest dangers facing the animal and plant worlds. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, in short the Washington Convention, is a legally binding international agreement dating from 1973 to protect endangered species of animals and plants. It is also known internationally as CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.
CITES - Protection of species of plants and animals from extinction
The secretariat of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) will be located in Bonn. Representatives from almost 100 countries made the decision late on 19 April in Panama City during the second IPBES plenary session.
Bonn will become the host city for the IPBES Secretariat
People today are living longer than ever before, and they are remaining fit into very old age far more often. By 2050 the number of people over 65 years of age will have tripled. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), today’s life expectancy for women in Europe is now already over 80 years, and for men it is over 75.
World Health Day 2012
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany to Malawi proudly announces its sponsorship of the Blantyre Arts Festival 2012
- continuing its partnership with the Blantyre Arts Festival for the fourt...
Press Release BAF 2012
Citizen involvement through dialogue: Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel is currently seeking direct discourse with citizens in Germany. She has launched a new discussion forum called Dialogue on Germany’s Future.
Brainstorming for Germany’s Future
Germany 2012: four events in a tour of discovery
Frederick the Great’s 300th birthday
Rediscover “Old Fritz”, the great Prussian king. With 2012 marking the 300th anniversary of his birth, the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg is paying tribute to a king with a risk-loving character.
Germany 2012
German Information Centre brings Germany to Africa
Meet modern Germany, be informed and enjoy stories about Germany and Africa. The German Information Centre Africa (GIC) is online under www.gicafrica.diplo.de. To stay updated you can subscribe to the GIC RSS-feeds or the newsletter or join the GIC fans on Facebook.
German Information Centre Africa
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