News
- New Zealand contributes over €72,000 to OPCW Fund for Regional Seminars The contribution will be used to assist small island countries in the Pacific subregion in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention
- Annual OPCW workshop focuses on Article XI implementation progress Workshop addresses ongoing capacity building efforts, focusing on integrated chemicals management, enhanced laboratory capabilities, and the promotion of chemical knowledge
- Scientific experts provide key recommendations on biotoxin analysis to the OPCW
- OPCW Director-General on official visit to Finland Highlights include meeting with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and participation in event marking the 50th anniversary of the Finnish Institute for Verification of the Chemical Weapons Convention
- OPCW Technical Secretariat briefs permanent representatives based outside of the Netherlands on key organisational priorities Briefing focuses on OPCW’s work in the post-destruction phase and the preparation for the upcoming Conference of the States Parties
- OPCW Director-General receives Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Discussion highlights the importance of upholding the norm against chemical weapons and enhancing international cooperation
- OPCW Director-General on official visit to Qatar Highlights include meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs and keynote at 10th Annual Meeting of Representatives of the Chemical Industry and National Authorities
- Train the trainers: How OPCW customs training prevents chemical weapons re-emergence Peer-to-peer training of customs training institutions in Kenya bolsters safe transfers of toxic chemicals within Africa
- Ireland contributes €50,000 to OPCW assistance and protection activities against chemical weapons Ireland’s contribution will be used to enhance chemical emergency response capabilities in Ukraine
- OPCW and Republic of Korea enhance chemical safety and security in Asia Seoul Workshop promotes peaceful uses of chemistry in Asian region
- OPCW Director-General and high-level officials of Algeria attend VIP Day at CHEMEX CHEMEX Africa is a two-week capacity building exercise during which African instructors trained African first responders in a South-South collaboration
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland contributes over €1.1M to OPCW trust funds Funds will support OPCW missions in Syria as well as training and capacity building activities in response to chemical weapons emergencies
