We welcomed the German Federal Foreign Office and the National Academy of Sciences, our implementation partners, as guests to discuss the norms against chemical and biological weapons.
CBWNet analysis on allegations of chemical weapons use in the Ukraine war
Repeatedly, in the course of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, allegations have been made by both sides that they have been victims of chemical weapons activities. The latest CBWNet analysis addresses these allegations and shows that an appropriate…
Novichok Nerve Agents and the CWC: New UNIDIR Report by CBWNet Member Alexander Kelle
In a new report, Dr Alexander Kelle describes the process that took place at the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) following the assassination attempt in Salisbury in the UK with a novichok nerve agent. This process resul…
On 25th anniversary of OPCW, Director-General meets with German Minister of Foreign Affairs; attends launch of think tank
Director-General meets in Berlin with Foreign Minister, other high-level officials; delivers remarks at launch event for think tank to strengthen global norm against chemical and biological weapons.
25th anniversary of the Chemical Weapons Convention – Foreign Minister Baerbock and OPCW Director-General Arias pay tribute to one of the most successful disarmament treaties
Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Fernando Arias met Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock during his visit to Berlin. The Minister paid tribute to the important role played by the OPCW with respect t…
United Nations High Representative for Disarmament Affairs sends video message for CBWNet launch event
The United Nations High Representative for Disarmament Affairs sent a message of greeting at the launch of the new CBWNet competence network, thanking the new civil society initiative for hosting the event.
25th anniversary of the Chemical Weapons Convention
Launch of the new Chemical and Biological Weapons Competence Network at the Hamburg Peace Research Institute, kick-off event at the State Representation in Berlin.
Start eines neuen Verbundprojektes zu Chemie- und Biowaffen
Mit dem Verdacht auf einen Chemiewaffeneinsatz in Mariupol in der Ukraine sind Chemie- und Biowaffen erneut in den Fokus des öffentlichen Interesses gerückt.
