Working together for a world
free of chemical weapons
As the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention,
the OPCW, with its 193 Member States, oversees the global endeavour
to permanently and verifiably eliminate chemical weapons.
Recent News
All News- OPCW issues report on second Technical Assistance Visit to Ukraine following three incidents of alleged use of toxic chemicals as a weapon OPCW report confirms presence of toxic chemical 2-Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile, known as CS, related to three alleged incidents that took place along confrontation lines in Dnipropetrovsk region in October 2024
- OPCW Director-General visits Syria; meets with Syrian caretaker authorities to discuss next steps in eliminating Syria’s chemical weapons programme OPCW stands ready to support Syria in meeting its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention, Director-General Arias says
- OPCW strengthens chemical response readiness across Asia First responders enhance skills in detecting and sampling chemical warfare agents
- OPCW Director-General receives Estonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Discussion focuses on advancing chemical non-proliferation, including ongoing efforts to fully eliminate Syria’s chemical weapons programme amid country’s shifting political landscape
- New Zealand contributes over €20,000 to OPCW missions in Syria Voluntary contribution will support the work of OPCW special missions to ensure the full elimination of the Syrian chemical weapons programme
- The Netherlands strengthens OPCW’s global mission with €500,000 voluntary contribution to key activities The contribution reinforces OPCW’s ongoing work in relation to Ukraine
