News
- Statement by the Director-General of the OPCW, Fernando Arias, to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the 1987 chemical weapons attack on Sardasht, Iran
- AI and Chemical Safety and Security Management: joint OPCW-China workshop on AI International experts discuss safe, ethical, and peaceful use of AI technologies in chemistry in Shanghai
- OPCW and Community of Portuguese Language Countries sign MoU to strengthen cooperation The cooperative agreement enhances partnership to advance full implementation of the Chemical Weapons Conventions across Portuguese-speaking nations
- OPCW issues report on third Technical Assistance Visit to Ukraine following an incident of alleged use of toxic chemicals as a weapon OPCW report confirms presence of toxic chemical 2-Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile, known as CS, related to an alleged incident that took place along confrontation lines in Dnipropetrovsk region in February 2025
- OPCW workshop strengthens chemical security across Central Asia
- OPCW Director-General on official visit to China High-level discussions focus on rapid advancement of science and technology and potential impact on Chemical Weapons Convention
- OPCW Director-General holds meeting with Portuguese Minister of State and Foreign Affairs during visit to Portugal High-level discussions focused on the evolving global security landscape and ongoing efforts to address chemical threats
- OPCW strengthens chemical emergency response in francophone Africa Equipping first responders with the necessary tools to face chemical misuse
- OPCW Director-General meets Japan’s Parliamentary Vice Minister of Defence High-level discussion centres on key priorities for advancing the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
- OPCW and EU empower youth participation in chemical weapons non-proliferation efforts Promoting youth engagement in disarmament education and international peacebuilding at 101st European Youth Parliament International Session
- OPCW Director-General meets Türkiye’s Deputy Foreign Minister Discussions highlight OPCW’s ongoing efforts to fully eliminate Syria’s chemical weapons programme
- Africa pushes ahead on chemical weapons legislation at landmark OPCW conference in Namibia Senior officials from 23 African countries convene to close legal gaps in national chemical weapons legislation with support from the OPCW
