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- 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
- Monaco contributes €20,000 to support OPCW activities Monaco’s contributions will support OPCW’s missions in Syria as well as training activities for Member States
- Finland contributes €50,000 to support OPCW’s ongoing work in Ukraine
- OPCW Director-General meets with Director-General of Australia’s Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office Meeting highlights shared priorities on Convention’s implementation, scientific developments, and global chemical weapons norms
