World Standards Day

Each year on 14 October, the members of the IEC, ISO and ITU celebrate World Standards Day, which is a means of paying tribute to the collaborative efforts of thousands of experts worldwide who develop the voluntary technical agreements that are published as International Standards.

World Standards Day is about our shared vision for a better world . Learn more about the theme in this message from IEC, ISO and ITU.

Shared vision for a better world: Spotlight on SDG 9

Industry, innovation, and infrastructure in the age of today world.

Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for peace, prosperity, and the welfare of both people and the planet, each SDG presents an urgent call to action, and achieving them requires our collective effort.

International Standards offer practical solutions we can all stand behind. By using international standards, you become a part of the solution.

SDG 9 focuses on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation.

International Standards are the backbone of global progress. They ensure interoperability, security, and sustainability, fostering global collaboration to accelerate innovation through modern technology.

Together, we can build a world where resilient infrastructure, sustainable industrial growth, and cutting-edge innovation – powered by artificial intelligence and supported by international standards – drive economic transformation, today and for future generations.

A Shared Vision for a Better World

“The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which project to address social imbalances, develop a sustainable economy, and slow the rate of climate change, are highly ambitious. To reach them will require the cooperation of many public and private partners, and the use of all available tools, including international standards and conformity assessment.

The intense battle against a persistent global pandemic revealed the absolute necessity of addressing the SDGs in an inclusive way, to strengthen our societies, making them more resilient and more equitable. Today, we are asking you to join us on a mission that affirms the importance of the SDGs to build back better. In this pursuit, standards are more relevant than ever.

The entire standards system is built on collaboration. It is testament to the power of cooperation and the belief that we are stronger than the sum of our parts. By working together, we are empowering people with real-world solutions to face sustainability challenges head-on.

It is in this spirit that we are engaging in a multi-year World Standards Day journey that showcases the many ways in which international standards contribute to the success of the SDGs.

We stand united to work together to accelerate the 2030 Agenda, with standards for the SDGs, and our ‘Shared vision for a better world’”.

Jo Cops (IEC President), Sung Hwan Cho (ISO President), Seizo Onoe (ITU Director).

Resources at your fingertips

We’ve developed resources to help you get the most from World Standards Day and to make your voice heard.

Here you’ll find everything you need to help increase awareness and understanding of how standards are an integral part of realising the SDGs. Discover our customizable visuals and messaging that can be adapted to align with your own organization’s priorities.

Campaign Toolkit
Download the Campaign Toolkit (PDF in English)

Source:
https://www.worldstandardsday.org/message.html#message
https://www.iso.org/world-standards-day.html

OCD | 14.10.2024

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