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- OPCW and five Member States reinforce skills of 95 Latin American and Caribbean first responders Extensive course develops chemical emergency response skills of nearly 100 first responders from 13 OPCW Member States
- OPCW assists five IGAD countries to enhance chemical emergency preparedness Training prepares African first responders for incidents involving toxic chemicals or chemical weapons
- Asian legal and technical experts share best practices to develop chemical security legislation Enhancing national implementation of Chemical Weapons Convention addresses threats to chemical security
- OPCW Flagship programme to develop national implementation and chemical safety opens Associate Programme focusses on implementation of Chemical Weapons Convention related to peaceful uses of chemistry
- OPCW Advisory Board on Education and Outreach advance strategies to promote Chemical Weapons Convention ABEO meets to develop awareness raising with academic institutions, students, young professionals, and national stakeholders
- Latin American and Caribbean experts strengthen prevention of chemical accidents and misuse Integrated, regional chemical safety and security approach is crucial tool in preventing the re-emergence of chemical weapons
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All stakeholders have a role to play in ridding the world of chemical weapons
The success of OPCW over the past 25 years is the result of the dedication and efforts of its member States, its staff and other partners.
While the challenges are significant, the presiding norm against the use of chemical weapons has remained strong. - Swiss course prepares responders for chemical incidents Annual course augments global capabilities to respond to chemical emergencies
- Portuguese-speaking countries advance chemical emergency management knowledge OPCW training programme builds stronger chemical emergency response capabilities to better protect populations
- OPCW Africa Programme Steering Committee welcomes progress in Programme implementation Programme focuses on needs of African Member States to implement the Chemical Weapons Convention
- Regional trainings enhance first responder capacity to respond to chemical emergencies in Asia Assistance and protection courses organised in the Republic of Korea and in Bangladesh
- Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland Visits OPCW Headquarters The visit highlighted Finland’s steadfast commitment to and strong support for the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
