Working together for a world
free of chemical weapons
As the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention,
the OPCW, with its 193 Member States, oversees the global endeavour
to permanently and verifiably eliminate chemical weapons.
Recent News
All News- Czechia contributes CZK 300,000 to support assistance and protection training in Africa OPCW Member States in Africa benefit from capacity building to prepare for and protect against chemical incidents and attacks
- OPCW Fact-Finding Mission concludes investigation on reported allegations in Qalib al-Thawr and al-Balil, Syria Report concludes that information obtained and analysed ‘not sufficient to provide reasonable grounds’ toxic chemicals used as a weapon in two 2017 incidents reported to OPCW by Government of Syria
- OPCW Director-General meets with Director-General of Australia’s Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office Discussion highlights future challenges and opportunities for Chemical Weapons Convention in a technology-driven world
- OPCW Director-General meets with U.S. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability Discussion highlights importance of upholding norm against chemical weapons and advancing effective implementation of Convention
- Portuguese-speaking countries advance chemical emergency preparedness OPCW training builds stronger chemical emergency response capabilities to better protect populations
- OPCW Director-General meets European Union Special Envoy for Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Discussion highlights importance of upholding norm against chemical weapons and advancing effective implementation of Convention