Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is an international body that uses scientific expertise to monitor and enforce a global treaty banning the development, production, and use of chemical weapons. Scientists working for the OPCW conduct investigations, analyze samples, and inspect facilities around the world to verify that countries are complying with the Chemical Weapons Convention and to identify any violations. This organization demonstrates how chemistry and rigorous scientific methods serve a crucial humanitarian purpose by helping to prevent one of the most dangerous forms of warfare.