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- Opening Statement by the Director-General to the 113th Session of the Executive Council Delivered by Sabrina Dallafior
- OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafior meets with Panama’s Foreign Minister Discussion highlights regional capacity-building for the full and effective implementation of the Convention
- OPCW and China advance responsible use of AI for chemical safety and security International workshop in Hangzhou focuses on trustworthy AI, chemical safety and security, and implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
- OPCW and Brazil strengthen chemical emergency preparedness across the Lusophone countries Across borders, ports, and emergency response services, preparedness for chemical incidents depends on trained personnel and strong coordination. Through a joint OPCW-Brazil training programme, participants from eight Portuguese-speaking countries strengthened the skills and networks needed to respond safely and effectively to chemical emergencies.
- OPCW Director-General makes official visit to China With a focus on efforts to address the legacy of abandoned chemical weapons (ACW) in China, the Director-General met senior Chinese officials and joined a delegation of the OPCW Executive Council on a visit co-hosted by China and Japan to visit ACW excavation, recovery, and destruction facilities
- OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafior on official visit to France High-level discussions focus on recognising the need for continued support for Syria, and highlighting France’s contribution in advancing the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention in a range of areas
