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May 31, 2022

A new ISO technical specification will improve testing procedures and contribute to a safer world.

The COVID pandemic first reared its head in 2019 and despite concerted efforts from authorities and the public, it’s still with us. Recently published, ISO/TS 5798 provides recommendations for […]
May 25, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on our emotional and mental health. Yet while the impact has been devastating, it has also stimulated positive change in the world of work.

As the COVID-19 crisis grinds on, the forecast for the world’s economy is looking bleak indeed. In its World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2022 report, […]
April 29, 2022

ISO’S SHARED APPROACH TO FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate change and biodiversity loss are intricately linked. Today, around a million animal and plant species are threatened with extinction – more, and at a faster […]
April 20, 2022

Plastic pollution is a key environmental challenge today, calling for a new global agreement and sustainable solutions. Standards for plastics enjoy a privileged status in making this happen.

On 2 March, at the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya, senior representatives from 175 countries backed a ground-breaking resolution to stop plastic pollution. This will […]
April 11, 2022

BUILDING A HEALTHIER FUTURE FOR TOMORROW

With #WorldHealthDay today, let’s recognize that for us to be healthy people, we need a healthy planet. For too long, we’ve put health and the environment […]
April 2, 2022

A recent International Standard is helping bring new clarity to the complex world of finance and investment.

In the plainest terms possible please: what is an over-the-counter (OTC) derivative? Typically, who uses them, and to what ends? Emma: An over-the-counter derivative is contract agreed […]
June 2, 2020

COVID-19: NATIONAL RESOURCES

This page is dedicated to featuring national resources developed by ISO members to support the fight against COVID-19. MEMBER RESOURCES NBN, BELGIUM NBN has created a […]
June 2, 2020

QR TRAFFIC LIGHT TO HELP STOP COVID-19

Hangzhou, one of China’s busiest cities, has developed a standard to help prevent the spread of coronavirus as both people and businesses begin recovery. Under the supervision of Prof. Song Mingshun, […]
April 3, 2020

NEVER TOO LATE TO GET READY

We’re living in challenging times. Putting to one side the immediate personal health impacts of Coronavirus, its economic effects are likely to be felt for a […]