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 meets with Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security of the United States High-level discussion focuses on the way forward in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention
- OPCW Director-General meets Germany’s Acting Federal Government Commissioner for Disarmament and Arms Control High-level discussion focuses on the importance of global collaboration in advancing the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
- 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
- 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award recipients announced Prestigious award recognises Algeria’s National Institute of Criminalistics and Criminology and Indian Chemical Council for their significant contributions to OPCW priority areas
- 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
