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 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
- 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 AI Research Challenge: Harnessing AI tools to enhance global chemical security OPCW teams up with four institutions to leverage AI to strengthen the Organisation’s scientific and technological capabilities
