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,…
With twenty years of experience in the field of Information Systems Security and Cybersecurity in France and abroad, mainly for major banking and telecommunications accounts, Bechir Sebai has acquired certain expertise that are recognized by his peers. Taking advantage of his know-how and experience in the field, Bechir has led…
As the world continues to progress along the green transition, it needs more green skills. Can standards help support the skills revolution? As the world progresses on its path to a more sustainable future, workers are acquiring new green skills. The United Nations Environment Programme has recently stressed the critical…
Codes are often associated with mystery and secrets. But, sometimes, they provide clarity and consistency in our ever-changing world. We are living through a time of unprecedented change. But while the latest innovations often make headlines, we take for granted some of the most crucial systems that support us in…
Imagine being able to rehearse surgical procedures ahead of time or interact with a simulated manufacturing plant in 3D. Imagine being able to walk through a virtual art gallery or attend a concert by your favourite artist from the comfort of your home. These are just some of the potential…
LEIs were created following the 2008 economic crisis. Now, these unassuming financial codes are set to help us tackle the climate crisis. The world has learned the hard way that it is in everyone’s interest to have a stable and transparent financial sector. In the aftermath of the 2008 financial…
In an increasingly digital age, and one marked by misinformation and fake news, the big challenge is establishing trust in technology itself. Few of us today are unaware of the significance of cybersecurity and the threat of cyber-attacks on our computers, smartphones and other devices. We are constantly being reminded…
The circular economy, a sustainable model of production and consumption, is a pillar of climate action. But we’re not taking it nearly seriously enough. Mitigating climate change calls for us to rethink how we work and live. Given that 70 % of all greenhouse gas emissions are associated with extracting raw…
The Pakistan experience says the need for personal data protection legislation is now. Our lives have become more digital. Since COVID-19, the physical has been replaced by the digital. Work-from-home, online schooling, e-Commerce, food and grocery delivery, etc., has left a bigger digital footprint in the form of our personal…
A collective call to urgently ramp up climate action and support. The 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is being held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on 6-18 November 2022. ISO and its members join ranks with world change makers to showcase…
