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- France contributes €591,000 to support key OPCW activities Funding will enhance the work of OPCW in Syria, capacity-building activities in Africa and Ukraine, as well as training initiatives
- OPCW-The Hague Award 2025 open for nominations Award honours efforts of individuals and organisations working towards a world free of chemical weapons
- OPCW supports gender equity in chemistry Annual OPCW Women in Chemistry Symposium brings together scientists, policymakers and educators from around the world to chart a course for a more inclusive future in chemistry
- OPCW Director-General receives Slovakia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Discussion focuses on strengthening international cooperation to uphold the norms and principles of the Chemical Weapons Convention
- Philippines contributes €10,000 to support OPCW Scientific Advisory Board Contribution will be used to enhance the work of the OPCW Scientific Advisory Board, which provides specialised advice to the OPCW Director-General on scientific and technological matters
- Strengthening chemical security: How OPCW’s new guidelines will help prevent misuse of hazardous chemicals Enhancing safeguards for safer chemical trade and management
