OPCW

🇱🇻 Latvia has contributed €20k to strengthen OPCW activities. The funding will support: 🔹 the OPCW's ongoing work in Syria 🔹 a hospital preparedness training course, aimed at enhancing States Parties' capacities to respond to chemical threats. 🔗 Read more:…

🇬🇧 The United Kingdom's £2 million contribution will support OPCW's ongoing efforts to uncover the full extent and scope of Syria's Chemical Weapons Programme and ensure its complete elimination amid the country's evolving political landscape. 🔗 Read more:…

The OPCW Executive Council will convene on 22 July 2025 for a special meeting requested by the State of Qatar, in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention. A copy of Qatar's note verbale requesting the meeting is available here: opcw.org/sites/default/… Relevant documents…

Last week's Science For Diplomats session offered an in-depth look at the evolution and function of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the context of chemical safety. The session explored the materials and mechanisms that make PPE effective: from particulate filtration and…

The Science for Diplomats session during #EC109 focused on Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) 🥽🥼🧪 Diplomats learned about the evolution of PPE and explored how innovations like nanofibres, smart materials, and drone-assisted monitoring are advancing chemical safety and…

🇰🇷 The Republic of Korea has contributed €100,000 to the OPCW Trust Fund for Syria Missions. These funds will directly support the OPCW's ongoing efforts to uncover the full extent of Syria’s chemical weapons programme and ensure its complete elimination. It will also aid in…

This week, the 109th Session of the OPCW Executive Council is underway in The Hague. In his opening statement, Director-General Fernando Arias outlined the Organisation’s progress made since the Council's last session, despite operating in an unstable world marked by escalating…

The 109th Session of the OPCW Executive Council begins tomorrow. 📄 Find #EC109 public documents here: opcw.org/resources/docu…

🇬🇧 The UK has contributed £400,000 to support OPCW activities related to Ukraine. The funding will be used to facilitate the provision of equipment, training, expertise, logistical support and further technical assistance to enhance Ukraine’s resilience against chemical weapons…

How do we close the gaps that leave our world vulnerable to chemical threats? It starts with regional cooperation. This week in New Delhi, National Authorities from across Asia came together to share strategies, align efforts, and strengthen their implementation of the Chemical…

🗓️ The 109th Session of the OPCW Executive Council (#EC109) will be held next week, 8-11 July 2025. ▶️ Learn about the EC and its role in promoting effective implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.

💼 OPCW is hiring! Check our vacancies and apply before the deadline ⬇️ 🔹 Head, Confidentiality and Information Security (P-4) (Re-opened) Deadline: 15 July 2025 Apply: jobs.opcw.org/job/job-head-c… 🔹 Head, Data Analytics, Reporting and Quality Control Section (P-4) Deadline: 16…

AI has the potential to transform the future of chemical safety and security. OPCW and 🇨🇳 led an international workshop focused on the safe, ethical, and peaceful use of AI in chemistry. Key themes included: ✔️ Using AI to support CWC implementation 🌎 Building capacity in…

OPCW and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (@_CPLP) have signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in advancing full implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention across Portuguese-speaking nations. Key areas of cooperation include: ⚖️ Legal support 🛃 Capacity…

🔴 OPCW confirms presence of riot control agent CS in report on Technical Assistance Visit to Ukraine. OPCW released its third report on its Technical Assistance Visit (TAV) to Ukraine following an alleged use of toxic chemicals as a weapon. The findings confirm the presence of…

Strong chemical security is crucial to prevent the re-emergence of chemical weapons. OPCW and @UNICRI led a landmark workshop to strengthen chemical security legislation and enforcement capabilities across Central Asia 🌏 Participants gained critical skills to assess chemical…

The OPCW Executive Council will convene on 1 July 2025 for a special meeting requested by the Islamic Republic of Iran, in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention. A copy of Iran’s note verbale requesting the meeting is available here: opcw.org/sites/default/… Relevant…

The OPCW Director-General met with high-level 🇨🇳 officials during a visit to China, with discussions focusing on the rapid advancement of science & technology and the potential impact on the Chemical Weapons Convention. 🔗 Read more: opcw.org/media-centre/n… @China_OPCW