News
- Experts from OPCW Member States Enhance Skills in Sampling and Analysis of Highly Toxic Chemicals First responders undergo advanced training to manage toxic chemical agents in complex high-risk environments
- Annual Meeting of Representatives of the Chemical Industry and National Authorities Eleventh iteration focuses on dialogue to improve the verification of chemical industrial activities and to enhance vigilance on emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Training Course on Medical Aspects of Assistance and Protection against Chemical Weapons Effective response to chemical threats requires well-trained professionals to be prepared to handle medical management
- Joint Press Release by the OPCW and Morocco’s National Authority for the CWC on Global Conference on AI in CWC Implementation
- 2024 OPCW Associate Programme concludes in the Hague The intensive nine-week programme for professionals from Member States whose economies are developing or in transition focuses on various aspects of the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
- Pacific region strengthens customs control over toxic chemicals at OPCW Conference Key conference conclusions emphasise the relevance of the Chemical Weapons Convention, regional cooperation, and capacity building to counter illicit toxic chemicals trade
- Annual OPCW-Asser training programme concludes Thirty-seven early to mid-career professionals expanded their knowledge on disarmament and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction during five-day training course
- United Kingdom strengthens OPCW’s global mission with £650,000 voluntary contribution to key activities United Kingdom’s voluntary contribution reinforces OPCW work in activities in relation to Syria and Ukraine, and strengthens regional laboratories development, and innovative AI projects
- OPCW Director-General on official visit to China Highlights include meetings with high-level officials from Ministries of Foreign Affairs, National Defense and Industry and Information Technology; discussions focused on industry verification regime, preventing re-emergence and bilateral cooperation
- OPCW Executive Council Members and Observers and Director-General Review Progress on Destruction of Abandoned Chemical Weapons (ACWs) in China Highlights include visits to the Mudanjiang and Haerbaling facilities to observe operations and assess the status of efforts to destroy ACWs
- OPCW and Chile Co-Host Training of Trainers Course on Chemical Weapons Convention Transfers Regime
- Finland contributes €150k to enhance OPCW activities The contribution will support OPCW missions in Syria as well as strengthening ongoing assistance and protection activities related to Ukraine
