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- Sabrina Dallafior begins term as new Director-General of the OPCW Director-General Dallafior sets out early priorities to uphold the Chemical Weapons Convention and deliver the OPCW’s work worldwide
- OPCW supports Syrian authorities in strengthening capacity to implement the Chemical Weapons Convention
- Executive Council reinstates the rights and privileges of Syria under Chemical Weapons Convention Executive Council adopts four decisions related to the Syrian chemical weapons dossier inherited from the Assad regime
- OPCW report explores how chemical forensics can strengthen chemical weapons investigations New scientific assessment identifies opportunities to enhance the scientific capabilities, expertise, and tools that support investigations under the Chemical Weapons Convention
- Statement by the Director-General of the OPCW, Fernando Arias, to commemorate the 39th anniversary of the 1987 chemical weapons attack on Sardasht, Iran
- OPCW and UNODA partner to bridge gap between scientists and policymakers Scientists learn how to apply policy and diplomacy at CWC-BWC workshop on chemical and biological disarmament
