OPCW
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · International Organization
| Stands for | Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
OPCW stands for Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, an international organization abbreviation.
International body in The Hague that implements the Chemical Weapons Convention, verifying the destruction of chemical weapons and investigating alleged chemical attacks.
Example: OPCW inspectors confirmed the use of a nerve agent in the poisoning.
Usage notes
The convention entered into force in 1997, and almost every country is a party. The OPCW received the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize. It verified the destruction of all declared chemical weapons stockpiles, a milestone reached when the United States finished in 2023, though it continues to investigate undeclared programs.
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- PCA – Permanent Court of Arbitration
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