From ambition to implementation: 16 global organizations unite at COP31 to champion International Standards in the climate action agenda

ANTALYA, Türkiye, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As COP 31 gets underway today, leading standards organizations IEC, ISO and ULSE, along with 13 other international partners, will reconvene the Standards Pavilion in Antalya, Türkiye, continuing joint efforts to position International Standards at the heart of climate implementation as practical tools for effective and accountable action.

This year marks the third edition of the Standards Pavilion at COP, with 16 standards bodies, international organizations, UN agencies and private sector coalitions partnering to champion credible, transparent and interoperable solutions for a sustainable future.

COP31 marks a pivotal moment in global climate negotiations, with a focus on implementation and the clean energy transition. Standards provide essential infrastructure to help turn high-level ambition into accountable, measurable and verified climate action.

Building on the momentum of previous COPs, the Pavilion will bring together policymakers, international organizations, business leaders and standards experts to explore how standards can support climate implementation across sectors, strengthen trust and transparency, and help solutions scale across borders.

"COP31 is about accelerating implementation, and that requires practical tools that work across technologies, sectors and borders," said Philippe Metzger, IEC Secretary-General & CEO. "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."

"The challenge now is not only setting climate ambition, but delivering it consistently and credibly around the world," said Sergio Mujica, ISO Secretary-General. "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."

The Standards Pavilion at COP31 aims to:

• Empower climate action by providing the trusted tools that make progress measurable and accountable.
• Amplify impact by showcasing how standards drive real outcomes in policy, finance and implementation.
• Harmonize solutions by aligning approaches across countries, sectors, and reporting systems.
• Demonstrate global leadership by building alliances and fostering collaboration for a more sustainable future.

 "Advancing climate solutions requires technologies and approaches that are safe, reliable, and built on trust," said Jeff Marootian, president and CEO of UL Standards & Engagement. "Standards play a critical role in that process, helping translate innovation and scientific knowledge into practical, measurable approaches that can be implemented at scale. COP31 is an important opportunity to highlight how standards can help accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies, strengthen confidence in climate solutions, and ensure progress is grounded in safety."

Attendees can visit the Standards Pavilion – the dedicated space at COP31 for advancing climate action with standards, in the Blue Zone - D620. More information via www.standardspavilion.org/.

SOURCE ISO