Chemical Weapons

The Bradford Disarmament Research Centre is an internationally recognised centre of academic and policy-oriented research on the proliferation and control of nuclear, biological, chemical and conventional weapons and the national, regional and global security contexts in which these issues are salient.

The Chemical Informatics and Cyberinfrastructure Collaboratory (CICC) uses modern Grid technology to allow convenient integration of distributed chemistry tools, simulations, documents and databases among themselves and with similar biological resources.

The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) is a global leader in addressing public health preparedness and emerging infectious disease response.

The CISSM (Center for International and Security Studies) is a policy research center that develops cooperative strategies to address security, economic, and international development issues.

The Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) is the largest nongovernmental organization in the world devoted to curbing the spread of weapons of mass destruction.

The Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) is the largest nongovernmental organization in the world devoted to curbing the spread of weapons of mass destruction.

SIPRI is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament. Established in 1966, SIPRI provides data, analysis and recommendations, based on open sources, to policymakers, researchers, media and the interested public.
See also: SIPRI publications on chemical weapons

Chatham House is a world-leading policy institute with a mission to help governments and societies build a sustainably secure, prosperous and just world.

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP) is a nonpartisan international affairs think tank dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations and promoting active international engagement by the United States.

The Australia Group (AG) is an informal forum of countries which, through the harmonisation of export controls, seeks to ensure that exports do not contribute to the development of chemical or biological weapons.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 188 member countries.It facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime. Interpol support countries to prevent, prepare and respond to the use of chemicals in terrorist incidents.

For detailed contact information see: National Authorities, Section IV of the OPCW Directory
States Parties are obliged to designate or establish a National Authority, which escorts OPCW inspections; submits declarations; assists and protects those States Parties which are threatened by, or have suffered, chemical attack; and fosters the peaceful uses of chemistry.

CDC′s Mission is to collaborate to create the expertise, information, and tools that people and communities need to protect their health. Site contains information for the general public and for professionals.

FAS provides timely, nonpartisan technical analysis of and solutions to protect against catastrophic threats to national and international security.

The Stimson Center is a nonprofit, nonpartisan institution devoted to enhancing international peace and security through a unique combination of rigorous analysis and outreach.

The Acronym Institute for Disarmament Diplomacy provides reporting, analysis and strategic thinking on a range of issues relevant to peace and security, with special emphasis on treaties and multilateral initiatives.

The ACA is a national nonpartisan membership organization dedicated to promoting public understanding of and support for effective arms control policies.

The Nuclear Threat Initiative is working to reduce the global threats from nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. GSN provides daily news on Nuclear, Biological & Chemical Weapons, Terrorism and Related Issues.

The purpose of the Pugwash Conferences is to bring together influential scholars and public figures concerned with reducing the danger of armed conflict.

The Verification Research, Training and Information Centre (VERTIC) is a non-profit supporting the development, implementation and verification of international agreements.
Trust & Verify provides analysis and news of verification and implementation developments, as well as information on VERTIC’s activities.

The Chemical Weapons Convention Coalition (CWCC) is an independent, international civil society network whose mission is to support the aims of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and to supplement the efforts of the member states of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

The Green cross Switzerland is an NGO dedicated to the environment and disarmament. Its work is characterised by fast, direct, and effective help to self-help on site while aiming at global prevention of ecological risks, such as the destruction of chemical weapons and disasters like Chernobyl.