News
- OPCW Director-General receives UK’s FCDO Director for Defence and International Security Discussion focuses on OPCW’s organisational priorities following the end of destruction of all declared chemical weapons stockpiles
- OPCW adopts measures to ensure compliance with chemical weapons ban in Syria and elsewhere Conference decides on collective measures to restrict chemical transfers to Syria, support international investigative mechanisms, and bolster efforts to address future chemical threats
- South Sudan announces new step in the accession procedure to the Chemical Weapons Convention Announcement made by South Sudan at OPCW Conference of States Parties
- OPCW Director-General receives U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence and Stability Discussion focuses on the importance of upholding the norm against chemical weapons
- OPCW Director-General meets Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Discussion focuses on the way forward in implementing the Convention and providing adequate medical care for victims of chemical weapons attacks
- 2023 OPCW Associates Programme concludes The intensive nine-week programme for young and mid-career professionals focuses on enhancing international cooperation in promoting peaceful uses of chemistry
- OPCW Director-General receives Russia’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Discussion focuses on the importance of upholding the norm against chemical weapons
- 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
- OPCW trains law enforcement professionals in chemical emergency investigation techniques Training strengthens skills of law enforcement professionals in chemical emergency management and response
- 2023 OPCW-The Hague Award recipients announced Award recognises efforts of individuals and organisations contributing significantly to OPCW priority areas
- OPCW forum in Barbados enhances national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention The forum strengthened collaboration and understanding of the Convention among OPCW Member States in the Caribbean region
- OPCW advanced chemical response capability training for Latin American and Caribbean first responders concludes First responders learn how to handle toxic chemical agents in complex non-conventional environments
