1 August 2024

The Chemical Weapons Convention Coalition (CWCC) is an independent, international civil society network working to support the 1997 Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and to supplement the efforts of the member states of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to achieve universal support for and compliance with the treaty and ensure a world free from chemical weapons.

Applications for CSP-29 Now OpenThe OPCW’s 29th Session of the Conference of the States Parties (CSP-29) will be held at the World Forum in The Hague, Netherlands, from 25 – 29 November 2024. The conference is an annual meeting where all States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention congregate to oversee the implementation of and compliance with the treaty, as well as promote its objectives. In order to be considered for approval, NGOs and civil society representatives must use the application link on the OPCW’s website. This page also contains all the information regarding the application process. Information on logistics, webcasts, NGO participation, and documents for the conference can also be found on the OPCW’s website. Please contact [email protected] with questions. The deadline to apply is 1 September 2024 at 23:59 CEST.Apply to Attend CSP-29 Here

OPCW-The Hague Award 2024 Deadline ExtendedThe OPCW has extended the deadline to submit nominations for the 2024 OPCW-Hague Award through 31 August 2024. The award annually recognizes “the numerous stakeholders, including academia, researchers, the chemical industry, international and regional organizations, and civil society, who make outstanding contributions to achieving a world free of chemical weapons.” The award was established by the OPCW in 2014 in participation with the Municipality of The Hague as part of its 2013 Nobel Peace Prize win. The OPCW-Hague Award continues the legacy of “extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons” for which the OPCW was recognized and awarded the Nobel. Recipients of the award receive a medallion, a certificate, and a share of the €90,000 award fund. If you would like to put forward a nomination, the link and helpful guide can be found on the OPCW’s website. Nominations will be accepted until 31 August 2024. See past winners of the award, including: Hubert Foy, Director of the African Center for Science and International Security (2023); the CWC Coalition (2022); Alistair Hay, Professor of Toxicology at the University of Leeds (2015) and more.Submit a Nomination for the OPCW-Hague Award Here

Award ceremony for the 2022 OPCW-Hague Award, where CWC Coalition Chair Dr. Paul Walker received the award on behalf of the Coalition.      Source: OPCW Flickr. On the Calendar 31 August 2024: 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award nominations deadline 1 September 2024: 29th Conference of States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CSP-29) application deadline 8-11 October 2024: 107th Session of the OPCW Executive Council, The Hague 25-29 November 2024: 29th Conference of States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CSP-29), The Hague

News Roundup News OPCW launches 260,000 Artificial Intelligence Research Challenge, 2 July, OPCW News OPCW concludes technical assistance visit in Ukraine, 9 July, OPCW News The Elimination of U.S. Chemical Weapons: Lessons Learned and Future Prospects, 12 July 2024, Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation BlogsChloropicrin and its alleged use in the Ukrainian war (part 3), July 8, The Trench ReportsInternational humanitarian law and policy on chemical and biological weapons, International Committee of the Red Cross

Newsletter ArchiveAn archive of our past newsletters can be found on the CWC Coalition website at https://www.cwccoalition.org/news-roundup/.  If your organization is interested in joining the CWC Coalition, contact Mina at [email protected]. If you have news that you would like to be included in an upcoming newsletter, please send us an email with your contact details and description of the event/project/news.

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The Chemical Weapons Convention Coalition is an independent, international civil society network committed to supporting the aims and universalisation of the CWC. The Coalition’s work is made possible by the support of the Weapons Threat Reduction Program, Global Affairs Canada, the German Federal Foreign Office, and ACA members. This newsletter is produced by Mina Rozei, Project Coordinator.