New Pair of Dutch Standards on Aquatic Ecology Clarify Water Quality Assessments

Two new Dutch standards have been published to support ecological assessments of water quality.

Call for Experts to Help Shape Canada’s Guide for Managing Coastal Areas

The Climate Risk Institute (CRI) has invited stakeholders to help develop and review a new Coastal Options Appraisal Guide, aimed at improving how coastal areas across Canada are managed.

Accreditations for Carbon and Water Footprint Verification Now Open Through TÜRKAK

TÜRKAK has begun accepting accreditation applications from organizations seeking to verify compliance with ISO 14067 and ISO 14046 standards. The move supports Turkey’s broader efforts to track and manage environmental impacts in line with global climate goals.

Brazil Publishes Key Standard to Manage Climate Change Risks

ABNT has published a new national standard to help organizations assess and respond to climate-related risks.

UAE to Enforce Mandatory Certification for Electric Vehicle Chargers Starting May 2025

Electric Vehicle (EV) charging equipment will need mandatory certification in the United Arab Emirates beginning May 2025.

PTT Innovation Institute Certified as Greenhouse Gas Validation and Verification Body

Thailand’s PTT Innovation Institute has received formal certification to act as a validation and verification body for greenhouse gas emissions.

Croatia Rolls Out Translations of 26 Climate Amendments to Key ISO Standards

Croatian translations of ISO climate-related amendments to management system standards are now available, following their release on January 31, 2025.

Public Consultation Begins on New Zero Emission Area Standard in Norway

A new draft standard from Standard Norway aims to help municipalities and developers create areas with zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Kazakhstan Introduces National Standard to Boost Eco-Friendly Tourism

Kazakhstan will implement a new national ecotourism standard on June 1 to cut tourism’s environmental impact and protect the country’s unique natural landscapes and biodiversity.

China Quality Certification Center Leads Release of Zero-Carbon Park Evaluation Standard

The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has led the creation of a new national group standard to guide the development of low-carbon industrial parks.

Netherlands Takes the Reins on Global Carbon Capture, Transport, and Storage Standards

The Netherlands is driving international standardization of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), with the Dutch Standardization Institute NEN coordinating efforts through the CEN/TC 474 committee.

EU Targets October Deadline for Revised Sustainability Reporting Standards

The European Commission has asked for a full rewrite of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) by October 31, in anticipation of reforms aimed at easing reporting burdens on businesses.