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- Norway contributes NOK 1 million to support OPCW Syria missions The contribution will support OPCW’s ongoing efforts to uncover the full extent and scope of Syria’s chemical weapons programme and ensure its complete elimination
- OPCW Director-General receives Director for Strategic Affairs, Security and Disarmament of the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs Discussion focuses on the path forward in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention
- 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
