How can testing laboratories apply standards in practice? ——Frontline observation from equipment suppliers E-tech interviewed Ryan Morrison. His experience supplying equipment to testing laboratories has given him profound insights into the challenges these labs face in the practical application of standards and conformity assessment. 04 May, 2026
Empowering Urban Renewal with International Standards: Digital Technologies Tackle Complex Challenges for a Sustainable Future It has been proven that urban renewal is a powerful solution to a host of urban challenges, yet only a handful of cities have truly embraced this philosophy. For many cities, urban renewal is overly complex. Consequently, the practice of expanding urban boundaries by developing undeveloped greenfield land and constructing new buildings continues unabated. This consumes more valuable resources and results in irreversible land occupation. Digital technologies can help cities overcome the obstacles 04 May, 2026
Soaring Electric Vehicle Sales in Europe, IEC Standards Facilitate a Smooth Transition Europe is shifting to electric vehicles at an unprecedented pace. IEC standards are paving the way for a smooth transition to electric mobility. To some extent, this trend was expected, yet the first batch of European data released following the Iran-U.S. conflict shows that electric vehicle sales are surging rapidly. In March, new electric vehicle registrations across Europe reached 224,000, with a total of 500,000 registrations in the first three months of the year, representing a year-on-year 29 Apr, 2026
From Reporting to Results: Rethinking Environmental Management with ISO 14001 In a world where environmental expectations are rising just as rapidly as the challenges themselves, organizations across all sectors are facing a defining shift: making mere commitments is no longer enough. They must demonstrate how those commitments translate into concrete actions and tangible outcomes. The release of the new version of ISO 14001 comes at a critical juncture. It calls on organizations to rethink environmental management—not as a mere reporting task, but as a dynamic, risk-driv 03 Apr, 2026
Side Event Titled Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration on the Right to Development: Addressing Human Rights Challenges with Science-based Solutions Held in Geneva Geneva, March 18 (Xinhua) — During the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, the China Non-Governmental Organizations’ International Exchange Association and the Permanent Mission of China to Geneva co-hosted a themed side event on March 17, titled Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration on the Right to Development: Addressing Human Rights Challenges Through Science-Based Solutions. Nearly 100 Chinese and foreign participants gathered to conduct in-depth disc 26 Mar, 2026
Chairman of International Regional Innovation and Standardization Alliance Attends and Speaks at the 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Council From February 23 to March 31, 2026, the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council was held in Geneva, Switzerland. Dr. Peng Jianbiao, CEO for UN Consultative Affairs of the China Association for International Science and Technology Promotion and Executive Chairman of the International Regional Innovation and Standardization Alliance, attended the session as a representative holding Special Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council. He delivered a speech titled A S 23 Mar, 2026
The new ISO standards clarify the chain of custody. Sustainability claims are ubiquitous. From recycled plastics and responsibly sourced fibres to renewable fuels and low-carbon materials, a growing number of companies assert that their products possess specific environmental and social attributes. However, verifying these claims is not always straightforward within complex global supply chains. Materials undergo multiple processing stages, are blended and transformed, and traded across national borders. Without robust systems to track and verify 20 Mar, 2026
Empowering Assistive Technology with Standards, Advancing International Collaboration through Competitions—— International Regional Innovation and Standardization Union Supports the Successful Hosting of the Assistive Technology Event at the BRICS Competition On December 26, 2025, the 2nd Innovative Technology Application Event for Assistive Devices in the 2025 Belt and Road & BRICS Skills Development and Technological Innovation Competition grandly opened in Lingang High-tech Zone, Yueyang City, Hunan Province.Dr. Peng Jianbiao, Officer for UN Consultative Affairs of the China Association for the Promotion of International Science and Technology and Executive Chairman of the International Regional Innovation and Standardization Alliance, was invite 29 Dec, 2025
International Standards Organizations Release Climate Action Policy Document at COP30 Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Belém, Brazil – Today, as initiators of the Standards Pavilion at COP30 under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) jointly released a climate action policy document titled How to Leverage International Standards for Climate Action. This initiative aims to raise global awareness of standards 12 Nov, 2025
The Alliance Deeply Engages in China-Russia Sci-Tech Cooperation and Promotes Interconnection of International Standards From October to November 2025, the China Association for International Science and Technology Promotion (CIAPST) and the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences (RANS) conducted a number of intensive scientific and technological cooperation and exchange activities. Dr. Peng Jianbiao, Chief Executive Officer for UN Consultative Affairs of CIAPST and Chairman of the International Regional Innovation and Standardization Alliance, took an in-depth part in this series of cooperation events. As a professi 22 Oct, 2025
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