News
- National Authorities from OPCW’s Eastern Europe region strengthen cooperation Experts meet to discuss examples of best practice in CWC implementation, new tools to aid the declaration process, gender aspects of chemical safety and security, and the objectives of the planned ChemTech Centre
- OPCW assists Member States from Southern African Development Community in strengthening response to chemical risks New online self-assessment tool enables countries to take stock of threats to chemical security and devise improvement measures
- Flagship OPCW programme equips chemistry professionals with skills to succeed in modern chemical industry Online version of Associate Programme helps participants develop knowledge of industry’s obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and strategies to improve chemical plant safety and security
- OPCW assists Member States in protecting against chemical weapons and incidents involving toxic industrial chemicals New online training programme enables Russian speaking First Responders from Eastern Europe and Asia to acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to manage chemical emergencies and increase chemical safety and security
- IGAD countries enhance chemical incident response skills OPCW and Czech Population Protection Institute training is part of initiative to build emergency preparedness and strengthen implementation of Chemical Weapons Convention in Africa
- OPCW and World Customs Organization help address security challenges of international trade in chemicals Intensive course equips frontline customs officers with skills to monitor more effectively cross-border movement of dangerous substances, and underlines importance of CWC to global security
- First Responders from Eastern European OPCW Member States upgrade knowledge of emergency management tools Practitioners gain faster access to critical information for effective responses to chemical attacks and incidents
- CBRN experts from Latin America and the Caribbean expand chemical incident response capabilities OPCW and Ecuador’s Defence Ministry lead workshop to assist GRULAC emergency professionals in countering threat of chemical terrorism
- First Responders from Latin America and the Caribbean reinforce emergency decontamination skills GRULAC region professionals participate in training to better prepare for emergencies involving chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals
- France contributes €1M to OPCW’s Trust Fund for Syria Missions France provides further support to the work of the OPCW’s special missions and contingency operations in the Syrian Arab Republic
- New Zealand contributes €100,000 to future OPCW Centre for Chemistry and Technology ChemTech Centre will provide leading-edge facilities and strengthen implementation of Chemical Weapons Convention
- First responders from West Africa build expertise in chemical emergency management
