Goals of the Chemical Weapons Convention

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OCPW) is the international body responsible for implementing the  Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) goal is to promote the peaceful use of chemistry, by prohibiting the development, production, acquisition, stockpiling, retention, transfer or use of chemical weapons and to contribute to international security and stability, general and complete disarmament and global economic development.  Countries, in turn, must take the steps necessary to enforce the tenets of the Convention. More information on this convention can be found at https://www.opcw.org/chemical-weapons-convention

The Role of the EPD iincludes:

• Reporting on actions taken to achieve national obligations under the convention;
• Facilitating training for local officials in order to help Barbados identify and respond to threats posed by chemicals;
• Raising awareness about the Convention and,
• Assisting with capacity building and training.

Capacity Building and Training

OPCW Capacity Building Activities can be accessed through the link: https://eventus.opcw.org/

Interested persons are required to register on the platform in order to be able to apply to participate in the activities. All nominees must be endorsed by the Environmental Protection Department.

 Please contact the EPD for additional information or clarification.