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- 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
- National Authorities consider ways to enhance global implementation of Chemical Weapons Convention Government experts review latest developments and propose capacity building initiatives to advance international chemical weapons ban
- OPCW and Protechnik Laboratories support development of analytical chemistry skills in African Member States Online course focuses on gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) techniques to identify substances in a sample
- India contributes €20,000 to future OPCW Centre for Chemistry and Technology The ChemTech Centre will provide leading-edge facilities and strengthen implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
