Working together for a world
free of chemical weapons
As the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention,
the OPCW, with its 193 Member States, oversees the global endeavour
to permanently and verifiably eliminate chemical weapons.
Recent News
All News- OPCW Director-General calls for enhancing global cooperation on chemical non-proliferation In his keynote address at the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference, Director-General Arias underscores the importance of multilateral cooperation to tackle persistent and emerging challenges related to chemical non-proliferation amid rising global tensions
- OPCW and EU hold 2nd High-Level Consultation in Brussels Highlights joint efforts to address chemical threats, including situations in Syria and Ukraine, and rapid advancements in science and technology
- OPCW Technical Secretariat briefs permanent representatives based outside of the Netherlands on organisational priorities Briefing focuses on OPCW’s key activities and preparations for the upcoming Conference of the States Parties
- OPCW issues report on its Technical Assistance Visit to Ukraine following an alleged incident of use of toxic chemicals as a weapon OPCW report confirms presence of the toxic chemical 2-Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile, known as CS, related to an alleged incident that took place along confrontation lines in Dnipropetrovsk region on 20 September 2024
- OPCW Director-General meets Moroccan high-level officials OPCW Director-General holds meetings with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates as well as Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation
- 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
