ISO insights - The countdown to ISO 14001:2026 has begun

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Spotlight picks The world's most widely used Environmental Management Systems standard is evolving A new edition of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems is coming soon, building on a trusted framework used by more than 300,000 organizations worldwide to manage their environmental responsibilities and improve performance. > Read more How ISO 14092 drives climate adaptation in communities worldwide Designed to provide a clear, internationally agreed framework for climate change adaptation at the local level, the new ISO 14092 helps local governments and communities move from risk awareness to coordinated, measurable action. > Read more New technical committee launches to support children's rights implementation ISO has established a new Technical Committee on Children's Rights, offering a neutral, inclusive platform where governments, experts, civil society and other stakeholders can work together to develop practical frameworks and best practices. > Read more When women shape the rules, consumers benefit International Women's Day is about participation. World Consumer Rights Day is about protection. The link between them is standards. Because standards only work when the people shaping them reflect the people they are meant to protect. > Read more ISO, IEC and ITU launch interactive mapping tool A new interactive mapping tool has launched! Developed by the Standardization Programme Coordination Group, this resource helps submitters of new proposals identify overlaps early, avoid duplication and move forward with confidence. > Explore the tool What's trending in standards Conformity assessment — Guidance for drafting normative documents ISO/IEC 17007:2026 See more Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection — Guidelines on privacy preservation based on zero-knowledge proofs ISO/IEC 27565:2026 See more Autonomous underwater vehicles — Risk and reliability   ISO 20682:2026 See more Mark your calendar [14-17 April] 40th CASCO plenary and workshop From 14–17 April, the Singapore Standards Council (SSC) will host the 40th CASCO Plenary and Workshop. The week will conclude with a hybrid workshop exploring practical applications of the CASCO Toolbox in conformity assessment schemes. The programme is now online, with information on sessions and how to register. Register now [25-29 May] 47th COPOLCO plenary and workshops The 47th ISO committee on consumer policy (COPOLCO) plenary and workshops, hosted by the SAC, will take place in Haikou, Hainan Province, China. View the programme at a glance and register your attendance at the link below. Register now ISO Central Secretariat, Chemin de Blandonnet 8, CP 401, 1214 Geneva, Switzerland