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- Conference tasks Executive Council to assess conditions for restoring Syria’s full OPCW rights Following renewed engagement by Syria’s new government, Conference tasks Executive Council with evaluating reinstatement of Syria’s full rights under Chemical Weapons Convention
- OPCW Director-General receives Russia’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Discussion focuses on the importance of upholding the norm against chemical weapons
- Sabrina Dallafior appointed as next OPCW Director-General Ambassador Dallafior to assume office as OPCW’s fifth Director-General in July 2026
- 2025 OPCW-The Hague Award recipients announced Prestigious award recognises Major General Ichiro Akiyama, Ambassador Kenneth Ward, and Rear Admiral Torben Mikkelsen for their significant contributions to OPCW’s priorities
- OPCW Conference of the States Parties opens OPCW Member States meet for annual Conference to review progress in the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, address challenges and mark the path forward
- Chemical Weapons Convention implementation discussed at Annual Meeting of National Authorities National Authorities gather to enhance cooperation and address emerging chemical threats
