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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- Germany provides €65,000 to support OPCW Conference on role of AI in Chemical Weapons Convention implementation Upcoming global AI conference to convene scientists, industry, and policymakers to examine challenges and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence in chemical disarmament and non-proliferation
- New OPCW Designated Laboratory established in Africa Algeria’s National Institute of Criminalistics and Criminology joins OPCW’s global Designated Laboratories network, bolstering chemical security across the continent and contributing to international non-proliferation efforts
- Republic of Korea provides €50,000 to support OPCW Conference on role of AI in Chemical Weapons Convention implementation Upcoming global AI conference to convene scientists, industry, and policymakers to examine challenges and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence in chemical disarmament and non-proliferation
- OPCW concludes technical assistance visit in Ukraine Delivers non-military detection and protection equipment and trains 20 experts of Ukrainian State Emergency Service
- OPCW Director-General addresses AI and WMDs conference and meets senior officials in Berlin Director-General calls for continuous discussion to ensure Artificial Intelligence does not undermine but enhances international arms control
- France strengthens commitment to global chemical weapons ban with over €900,000 contributions to OPCW activities Funds to support regional preparedness, civil society engagement, and bolster fact-finding efforts to uphold international norms against chemical weapons