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- Inside the hot zone: OPCW trains experts with live chemical agents International Experts gather in Slovakia for one of the most advanced trainings with chemical warfare agents in the world
- OPCW Concludes 2025 Regional Meetings of National Authorities 2025 regional meetings brought together representatives from all OPCW regional groups to enhance practical cooperation, address shared implementation challenges, and strengthen the Chemical Weapons Convention
- Marshall Islands seeks to advance legislation to strengthen chemical weapons controls in the Pacific Marshall Islands’ lawmakers engage with OPCW experts to strengthen national capacities ahead of key legislative milestone
- OPCW Director-General receives Armenia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs High-level discussion focuses on key priorities for advancing the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
- Hungary contributes €50,000 to OPCW trust funds supporting Syria missions and training programmes Funding targets Syria-related activities, assistance and protection training, and youth engagement programmes
- United Kingdom contributes £2 million to support OPCW’s missions in Syria
