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…
Moving cargo around the world is a carbon-intensive business, and new guidance launched at Davos will go a long way to getting freight back on track. The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting held in January 2023 saw the launch of new guidance to support the logistics industry on its journey…
ISO provides solutions to global challenges, such as mitigating the risks of climate change. ISO is taking an active part in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2023 in Davos, running from 16 to 20 January 2023. The Annual Meeting will provide a platform to engage in constructive, forward-looking…
ITC and ISO strengthen ties to benefit global markets. As Head of the Trade for Sustainable Development (T4SD) programme at the International Trade Centre (ITC), I fundamentally believe in the power of partnerships. Take, for instance, our partnership with ISO. Over many years, we have enjoyed a fruitful collaboration that…
Official ISO side event builds momentum for standards in ecosystem restoration. Standards are the way the world can halt and reverse nature loss, said leading biodiversity and standardization experts at the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) side event, held in Montreal, Canada, on 14 December 2022. Organized by ISO,…
