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 Director-General meets with Director-General of Australia’s Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office Discussion highlights future challenges and opportunities for Chemical Weapons Convention in a technology-driven world
- OPCW Director-General meets with U.S. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability Discussion highlights importance of upholding norm against chemical weapons and advancing effective implementation of Convention
- Portuguese-speaking countries advance chemical emergency preparedness OPCW training builds stronger chemical emergency response capabilities to better protect populations
- OPCW Director-General meets European Union Special Envoy for Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Discussion highlights importance of upholding norm against chemical weapons and advancing effective implementation of Convention
- OPCW Director-General meets Minister of Interior of the State of Palestine Discussion focuses on importance of upholding the norm against chemical weapons
- OPCW-The Hague Award 2024 open for nominations Award honours efforts of individuals and organisations working towards a world free of chemical weapons