News
- 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
- 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
- Annual Meeting of Representatives of the Chemical Industry and National Authorities Eleventh iteration focuses on dialogue to improve the verification of chemical industrial activities and to enhance vigilance on emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- 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
