HomeBiological Weapons Convention ...BWC Review Conference hide BWC Review Conference Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation November 29, 2022 The 1972 Biological Weapons Convention bans all biological and chemical weapons. Its 183 member states met in Geneva, Switzerland from November 28-December 16, 2022, for the purpose of reviewing that Convention, providing an opportunity for the international community to learn from the pandemic, and address the threat of bio-weapons use by states and terrorists. Statements U.S. National Statement at the Ninth BWC Review Conference Right of Reply – BWC Review Conference with Special Representative Kenneth D. Ward The Ninth Biological Weapons Convention Review Conference U.S. National Statement at the BWC Meeting of States Parties, December 13, 2023 Media Notes Meeting with Ukraine on Chemical and Biological Safety and Security Tags Biological Weapons Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation