OPCW Director-General on official visit to China
Highlights included meetings with high-level officials from Ministries of Foreign Affairs, National Defense and Industry and Information Technology; discussions focused on the industry verification regime, preventing re-emergence and bilateral cooperation.
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United Kingdom strengthens OPCW’s global mission with £650,000 voluntary contribution to key activities
The United Kingdom’s voluntary contribution reinforces OPCW work in activities in relation to Syria and Ukraine, and strengthens regional laboratories development, and innovative AI projects.
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Pacific region strengthens customs control over toxic chemicals at OPCW Conference
Key conference conclusions emphasise the relevance of the Chemical Weapons Convention, regional cooperation, and capacity building to counter the illicit toxic chemicals trade.
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2024 OPCW Associate Programme concludes in the Hague
The intensive nine-week programme for professionals from Member States whose economies are developing or in transition focused on various aspects of the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
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Joint Press Release by the OPCW and Morocco’s National Authority for the CWC on Global Conference on AI in CWC Implementation
The National Authority of the Kingdom of Morocco for the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and the Technical Secretariat of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) extend their sincere appreciation to all participants for the valuable discussions at the first-ever Global Conference on the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Advancing the Implementation of the CWC, held in Rabat, the capital of the Kingdom of Morocco, from 22 to 24 October 2024.
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Training Course on Medical Aspects of Assistance and Protection against Chemical Weapons
Effective response to chemical threats requires well-trained professionals to be prepared to handle medical management.
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Annual Meeting of Representatives of the Chemical Industry and National Authorities
Eleventh iteration focuses on dialogue to improve the verification of chemical industrial activities and to enhance vigilance on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
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