ISO is harmonizing the world’s many metrics, indicators and standards for biodiversity, to give life on Earth a boost. Two years ago, ISO convened a group of international experts to develop standards on biodiversity. According to Caroline Lhuillery from the French national standards body AFNOR and the manager for the…
ISO has put together a group of world experts to apply smart tech to the challenges of sustainably feeding a growing planet. Most of us agree that humankind is facing serious problems. And while the increasing pace of life may have contributed to those problems, technology is also providing us…
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…
Cyber-attacks are costly, disruptive and a growing threat to business, governments, and society alike. Happily, an arsenal of standards helps stay ahead of the game. Cybercrime is on the rise. And as we move deeper into the digital age, the era of the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution, it is also…
As we celebrate International Girls in ICT Day (28 April), we look at how access to STEM education empowers the next generation of women. Scientific careers of any kind are becoming ever more accessible in the 21st century and the future looks promising and bright for aspiring girls and young…
Earth Day can galvanize unparalleled collaboration for protecting future generations by building a zero-carbon future. 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 rate, than ever before in human history. Nature and…
A recent International Standard is helping bring new clarity to the complex world of finance and investment. ISO 4914 provides a new way of identifying and understanding specific types of financial products known as OTC derivatives, and brings much-needed clarity to the sector. Finance expert Emma Kalliomaki explains. In the…
It’s three-quarters of a century since ISO brought the world’s standards bodies together to commence its operations. When ISO held its first meeting in 1947, countries around the world were rebuilding and people were looking for ways to turn a dire situation into something more positive. They set out with…
Why education is our best weapon against cybercrime. The Internet has been one of the biggest winners in the past year’s pandemic, with traffic and transactions reaching unprecedented levels in 2020. Unsurprisingly, the number of malicious attacks and activity has risen with it. According to INTERPOL Secretary- General Jürgen Stock,…
A new ISO standard gives guidance on the right way to keep people informed in a crisis. For many organizations and businesses, social media is a valuable opportunity to reach out to the people that matter to them. The speed with which information can be made available also means that…
