News
- OPCW Director-General receives Russia’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Discussion focuses on the importance of upholding the norm against chemical weapons
- 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
- OPCW trains law enforcement professionals in chemical emergency investigation techniques Training strengthens skills of law enforcement professionals in chemical emergency management and response
- 2023 OPCW-The Hague Award recipients announced Award recognises efforts of individuals and organisations contributing significantly to OPCW priority areas
- OPCW forum in Barbados enhances national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention The forum strengthened collaboration and understanding of the Convention among OPCW Member States in the Caribbean region
- OPCW advanced chemical response capability training for Latin American and Caribbean first responders concludes First responders learn how to handle toxic chemical agents in complex non-conventional environments
- New Zealand contributes over €72,000 to OPCW Fund for Regional Seminars The contribution will be used to assist small island countries in the Pacific subregion in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention
- Annual OPCW workshop focuses on Article XI implementation progress Workshop addresses ongoing capacity building efforts, focusing on integrated chemicals management, enhanced laboratory capabilities, and the promotion of chemical knowledge
- Scientific experts provide key recommendations on biotoxin analysis to the OPCW
- OPCW Director-General on official visit to Finland Highlights include meeting with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and participation in event marking the 50th anniversary of the Finnish Institute for Verification of the Chemical Weapons Convention
- OPCW Technical Secretariat briefs permanent representatives based outside of the Netherlands on key organisational priorities Briefing focuses on OPCW’s work in the post-destruction phase and the preparation for the upcoming Conference of the States Parties
- OPCW Director-General receives Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Discussion highlights the importance of upholding the norm against chemical weapons and enhancing international cooperation
