The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), and 13 other organisations will lead talking points on the adoption of international standards to address global climate change concerns at the Standards Pavilion in Antalya, Türkiye.

The Standards Pavilion in its third edition will feature engaging sessions with key global stakeholders and policymakers. The event will run from November 9 to 20.

IEC Secretary-General and CEO Philippe Metzger said many of the tools needed to drive climate action already exist, noting that adopting them would help translate commitments into measurable progress.

“COP31 is about accelerating implementation, and that requires practical tools that work across technologies, sectors and borders,” Mr Metzger said.

“We want to show policymakers and business leaders that many of the tools needed to deliver climate action already exist and that using them can help turn commitments into measurable progress. International Standards provide the technical foundations that help solutions scale safely and effectively, particularly as the clean energy transition accelerates.”

Sergio Mujica, ISO secretary-general, similarly said International Standards will provide a global framework that will convert commitments into practical actions.

“The challenge now is not only setting climate ambition but also delivering it consistently and credibly around the world,” Mr Mujica said. “International standards provide globally agreed frameworks that help governments and businesses translate commitments into action, measure progress and build trust in the results. At COP31, our focus is on implementation – showing how standards can help turn global goals into practical action across countries, sectors and supply chains.”

Other participating organisations include the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), Verra, the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) and the Turkish Standards Institution (TSE), among others.