Some key ISO activities related to the environment

1. Some key ISO activities related to the environment UNCTAD visit to the ISO/CS Geneva, 13 October 2010 Mr. Trevor Vyze Director, Standard Development Department

2. 1 038 standards produced in 2009 Customer Collection of 18 834ISO Standards Vision & Strategy Internal Process Financial Learning Growth ISO – A Global System Updated on 6 September 2010 163 national members 5 000 people 98% of world GNI 97% of world population 201 active TCs 3 251 technical bodies 100 000 experts Central Secretariatin Geneva 155 FTE staff 2

3. Distribution of ISO members per continentas of 21 July 2010 MB+MC+MS distribution per continent MB distribution per continent 29 44 28 17 38 44 43 20 3 4 Oceania Europe Americas Total: 107 Total: 163 Africa (95 in 2003) (147 in 2003) Asia

4. Standards and work in progress2005 – 2009 Title / Titre –

5. Emerging areas for standardization Sustainability Energy Climate change Services Social responsibility Water Future development Finance Biotechnology Title / Titre –

6. ISO/TC 30 – important work on “water metering” in closed conduits ISO/TC 113, Hydrometry: open channels & groundwater: assessment of water resources possible only by its proper measurement ISO/TC 147, Water quality – 245 published standards: sampling and measurement of physical, (bio-)chemical, (micro-)biological water characteristics ISO/TC 224, Water treatment and drinking water – quality of services – providing confidence in areas of public/private transition ISO/TC 253,Treated wastewater reuse for irrigation. performance of reusing waste water for irrigation systems addressing varying conditions of crops, soils and climate. The water challenge Updated Sept. 2009 Title / Titre –

7. Soil quality ISO/TC 190 Evaluation of criteria, terminology and codification Sampling Chemical methods and soil characteristics Biological methods Soil and site assessment Title / Titre –

8. Air quality ISO/TC 147 Stationary source emissions Workplace atmospheres Ambient atmospheres General aspects Meteorology Indoor air Title / Titre –

9. Food, agriculture and nutrition • ISO/TC 34, Food products • 724 standards • Food safety (ISO 22000 series) • Detection of GMOs • Food traceability systems • Good manufacturing practices • Quality management systems for crop production • Irradiation of food • Microbiological examination methods • Many test methods Title / Titre –

10. Fisheries and aquaculture ISO/TC 234 on Fisheries and aquaculture – ensuring sound ‘farmed fish’ production: Aquaculture advisory group Traceability of fish products Environmental monitoring of the seabed impacts from marine finfish farms Aquaculture technology Food safety for aquaculture farms Methodology for sea lice counts Calculation of FIFO (fish in fish out) and FCR (feed conversion ratio) Title / Titre –

11. Biofuels Liquids, gasses and solids covered Now also have a Project Committee on Sustainable biofuels. Cross cutting issues (including terminology and verification and audit) Greenhouse gases Environmental, economic and social aspects Indirect effects. Work Item is ISO 13065 Sustainability criteria for biofuel Title / Titre –

12. Social responsibility SR/WG under TMB 444 participating experts and 188 observers of 91 member countries 42 organizations in liaison ISO 26000: Target publication date 2010-11-01 Updated Sept. 2009 Title / Titre –

13. Extract from ISO 26000 6.5.6 Environmental issue 4: Protection of the environment, biodiversity and restoration of natural habitats 6.5.6.1 Description of the issue extract an organization can become more socially responsible by acting to protect the environment and restore natural habitats and the various functions and services that ecosystems provide (such as food and water, climate regulation, soil formation and recreational opportunities). Key aspects of this issue include: valuing and protecting biodiversity Biodiversity is the variety of life in all its forms, levels and combinations; it includes ecosystem diversity, species diversity and genetic diversity. Protecting biodiversity aims to ensure the survival of terrestrial and aquatic species, genetic diversity and natural ecosystems valuing, protecting and restoring ecosystem services Ecosystems contribute to the well-being of society by providing services such as food, water, fuel, flood control, soil, pollinators, natural fibres, Title / Titre –

14. ISO TC 207 – A Short History Title / Titre –

15. ISO TC 207 Scope and Membership • Scope: Standardization in the field of environmental management systems and tools in support of sustainable development. • Membership: • 75 Participating Countries, • 26 Observing Countries, • 41 Liaison organizations. Title / Titre –

16. ISO 14000 Principles • ISO 14000 series standards should: • Encourage improved environmental management and performance; • Be applicable in all nations; • Balance the interests of regulators, users and the public; • Be non-prescriptive, flexible tools; • Be cost-effective, practical and useable. Title / Titre –

17. ISO/TC 207 and GHG Standards Title / Titre –

18. THANK YOU ! www.iso.org Title / Titre –