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- 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
- 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
