News
- OPCW launches new course for law enforcement community Training increases chemical weapons deterrence and prevention skills for law enforcement officers
- New OPCW inspectors complete initial training Next generation of OPCW inspector professionals trained for mission deployment; inspections central to preventing the re-emergence of chemical weapons
- First responders from Russian speaking countries complete chemical weapons protection training Participants learn skills required to manage chemical emergencies
- OPCW expands global pool of chemical emergency response trainers Train-the-trainer event supports sustainable Member State capacity-building efforts
- OPCW Member States in Latin America and the Caribbean increase understanding of legislative and regulatory issues on chemical security Regional growth in chemical industry and trade heightens importance of identifying gaps in national frameworks
- New OPCW self-assessment tool enables countries to take stock of chemical security threats, devise improvement measures OPCW assists Member States from the Southern African Development Community in strengthening national protective programmes against chemical weapons and toxic industrial chemicals
- OPCW Director-General meets Secretary General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Estonia highlights importance of OPCW activities and investigations; underlines importance of pursing accountability for perpetrators of chemical weapons attacks
- OPCW strengthens chemical safety and security knowledge for specialists in Asia Advanced training covers peaceful application of chemistry and chemical safety in industry settings
- Customs officers from Africa examine challenges in controlling trade in chemicals To support trade security, OPCW and World Customs Organisation (WCO) assist customs authorities in developing further expertise in the control of strategic chemicals
- Vice-Minister of Multilateral Affairs of Costa Rica visits the OPCW Bilateral meeting promotes full implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, capacity building initiatives, and non-re-emergence
- OPCW supports Cameroon to strengthen emergency response and mitigation against chemical threats before 2022 Africa Cup of Nations OPCW training benefits the nation’s emergency experts for a safe and secure upcoming major public sporting event
- Russian Federation contributes €70,000 to Trust Fund of the OPCW’s Scientific Advisory Board Funds augment the Scientific Advisory Board’s ability to monitor science and technology relevant to the Chemical Weapons Convention and provide independent scientific advice to the OPCW Director-General