News
- OPCW builds chemical safety skills of experts in Latin America and the Caribbean Professionals embrace the importance of workplace safety culture in chemical facilities to better protect health and lives of personnel
- OPCW launches first workshop for female First Responders in the Pan-American region OPCW continues to support the development of women professionals in chemical emergency response and management
- Chemists from Latin America and Caribbean advance skills in analysis of substances controlled under CWC The training assists OPCW Member States in forging regional partnerships and promoting cooperation in the use of chemistry for peaceful and authorised purposes
- First Responders from across the globe enhance skills in toxic chemical incident management OPCW training delivered under Article X of the Chemical Weapons Convention assists Member States in building stronger chemical emergency response capabilities and better protect populations
- International Centre for Chemical Safety and Security contributes €5,000 to future OPCW Centre for Chemistry and Technology The ChemTech Centre will provide leading-edge facilities and strengthen implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
- Decision on aerosolised use of Central Nervous System-acting chemicals adopted by OPCW Conference of States Parties Decision provides more clarity on the use of such chemicals inconsistent with law enforcement purposes
- Germany contributes €1 million towards OPCW training programmes to be delivered at new ChemTech Centre Funds will develop analytical capabilities of laboratories in Africa and support the OPCW’s readiness to undertake non-routine missions
- Fernando Arias re-appointed as OPCW Director-General States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention re-appoint H.E. Mr Fernando Arias as Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons for a second term, 2022 to 2026
- Experts from Iraq enhance skills in chemical supply chain security management Workshop provides tools to mitigate risks arising from chemical accidents and potential misuse of dual-use chemicals
- OPCW’s Conference of the States Parties opens in The Hague Member States meet for annual conference to review progress in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention, address challenges, and set strategy for coming year
- Slovakia contributes €20,000 to Trust Funds supporting OPCW priorities Financial support will help address the needs of Chemical Weapons victims and enhance professional development of OPCW staff in key areas for Convention implementation
- Experts from Portuguese speaking OPCW Member States expand chemical incident response capabilities Course prepares participants for a practical test of their ability to handle chemical emergencies