🧵 NGO applications for the 27th Conference of the States Parties (#CSP27) to the Chemical Weapons Convention are now open! We've put together some answers for frequently asked questions regarding NGO participation at the annual conference (1/6) cwccoalition.org/ngos-at-the-cs…
🧵What is the Conference of the States Parties? (2/6)
On Nov. 29, the member states of the Chemical Weapons Convention will gather in The Hague for the 26th Conference of the States Parties. Let's take a moment to review some of the topics that will be discussed! @OPCW#CSP26 (1/7)
@OPCW Central Nervous System-Acting Chemicals: At the 96th Executive Council, the Council recommend a vote take place during CSP-26 to agree that the aerosolized use of CNS-acting chem by law enforcement shouldn’t be considered a permitted riot control tool under the CWC. (2/7)
Budget: The member states will vote on the draft Programme and Budget, which is necessary to keep the OPCW functioning. For the first time, the budget will be biennial, meaning it will cover finances for 2022 and 2023. (3/7)