ISO is working with experts to incorporate climate science into technical standards across various fields, from the automotive industry to food and health sectors, Silvio Dulinsky, Deputy Secretary General of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), said during the "Green Customs: Development of Sustainable Trade through Trade Facilitation, Innovation and Standards" event held within the framework of COP29, Report informs.
"Last year, we updated 42 management system standards in areas such as water quality, environment, cybersecurity, and others, adding climate requirements as key certification conditions," Dulinsky added.
He emphasized the importance of circular economy in achieving Sustainable Development Goals and stressed the necessity of facilitating global waste trade, particularly in plastic recycling.
The deputy secretary general said that ISO contributes to "green trade" by incorporating climate science into standards.
Dulinsky noted that ISO adopted the London Declaration in 2021 to incorporate climate science into standards.
According to him, standards developed by ISO have been aligned with World Trade Organization principles for facilitating international trade and eliminating technical barriers.
"As ISO, we have a broad portfolio of standards, totaling 25,000. However, it's not just about the number of standards, but the areas they cover. All information about imported and exported products is based on standards that determine the compliance of products crossing borders with technical specifications," Dulinsky stated.