The metaverse will be built by everyone, unleashing a new creative boon based on collaboration and standards. The ISO Annual Meeting will be held in Brisbane, Australia, on 18-22 September 2023. ISO and its members join ranks with world change makers to showcase how International Standards help tackle the world’s…
As a child, you may recall using symbols to write coded messages to your classmates that no one else could understand. More seriously, codes and ciphers are used for information security in computer systems and networks to protect sensitive and commercial information from unauthorized access when it is at rest…
Renowned water expert sheds light on the many opportunities associated with sustainable solutions. In 2015, after two years of good rains, the Western Cape entered a period of severe drought. For the City of Cape Town, this was the start of a multi-year water crisis, the likes of which we…
Net zero is our strongest tool yet against the climate crisis. The transition to net-zero emissions presents a compelling solution that offers not only environmental benefits but also economic, social, and health advantages. Failing to act swiftly and decisively risks catastrophic climate change, including extreme weather events, sea-level rise, biodiversity…
The world of work is reinventing itself at breakneck speed. OH&S must not only keep up, but think one step ahead to keep workers safe. It is tempting to attribute the increased profile now given to occupational health and safety (OH&S) to the COVID-19 pandemic. But while in many organizations…
Renowned industry expert sheds light on the many opportunities and challenges associated with AI for health. When it comes to healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the industry by enhancing decision-making capabilities, improving quality of care and reducing costs. In the age of supercomputers and technological advancement, the health sector…
From sustainability to vulnerability, we’re fighting for the protection of our families, friends, and neighbours. Together, our voices will be heard. World Consumer Rights Day, observed on 15 March, is a chance to raise global awareness about consumer rights and call for change. The United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection…
The future is digital, but more inclusiveness is needed. UN Women and ISO are partnering to promote a more gender-inclusive world. New technologies are at their most transformative when they work for everyone. Digital technologies shape every aspect of our lives, and the digital future we are building will affect…
The world of work is changing fast. Here are three key trends to watch across the turbulent twenties. The world of work connects employers, workers, governments and regulators, but it has fundamentally changed since 2019. The upheaval caused by the pandemic, energy crisis, war and the green transition have exposed…
Distrust pushes us into self-limiting stigmas, but International Standards can help us be confidently vulnerable and resilient. What do Microsoft, Apple, Google, Intel and IBM have in common? As well as all being Fortune 500 companies, these tech giants are all using ISO/IEC 27001. With an increasing global uptake and on…
