Standards for climate action: turning commitment into measurable progress

To halt and reverse nature loss and strengthen economic and ecosystem resilience, a fundamental transformation of the economic system is urgently required. 

One effective lever is to account for the full value of natural capital and incorporate it into our economic decision-making. 

To accelerate this transformation, curating movements in each enablers’ actions towards a shared goal of valuing natural capital in a standardized manner and integrating it at all levels of economic decision making is critical. 

Furthermore, the voices of Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Global South must be reflected in the process. This panel discussion will discuss Nature on the Balance Sheet Initiative and its roadmaps.

• Naoko Ishii (moderator), Director, Center for Global Commons, University of Tokyo

  Steven Guilbeault, Minister, Canadian Identity and Culture; Minister, Official Languages 

  Ma Jun, President, Institute of Finance and Sustainability

• Lieke Verhofstad, Global Strategic Relations & Partnerships, Rabobank

  Mark Gough, CEO, Capitals Coalition

Despite their power to build trust and transparency, International Standards remain an untapped resource in global climate policy. This dynamic workshop convenes policymakers, negotiators and standardization experts to chart practical pathways for embedding standards into climate policy and implementation. Building on ISO’s Climate Commitment under the London Declaration, participants will explore what’s holding back the wider use of standards in policy – and what can unlock it. Together, they’ll identify the institutional, financial and technical enablers that can make standards a core part of climate governance, linking their insights to the COP30 Action Agenda.

• Noelia Garcia Nebra, Head Sustainability and Partnerships, ISO
• Marco de Rosis, Deputy-head, Carbon Accounting Coordination Unit, Secretariat for Climate, Energy and Environment; Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil

This session will focus on how standards can accelerate energy efficiency across sectors, with a particular emphasis on underserved communities. Experts from various different organizations will discuss current energy access and energy efficiency targets and how standards help achieve those by supporting affordability, safety, and scalability - from clean cooking solutions to smart grid integration. The conversation will highlight practical applications and policy pathways for inclusive energy efficiency.

Session output and call to action: Let’s collaborate to identify opportunities for streamlining energy-efficiency standards. + Leverage standards for implementing clean energy solutions

• Boris Inderbitzin (moderator), External Relations Officer, IEC

  Philippe Vollet, Chair, IEC Advisory Group on Energy Efficiency

• Roger Cruz, Co-Director Infrastructure, Quality and Finance, Global Infrastructure Basel (GIB) Foundation

  Peter Oksen, Green Technology and Research Manager, Climate Change & Food Security Unit, World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)

  Semida Silveira, Professor, Cornell University; CEET Member

• Emi Minghui Gui, Energy System - Lead, ClimateWorks Australia/Monash Sustainable Development Institute; CEET Member

  Luisa Valentim Barros, Brazil Lead, Global Energy Alliance for the People and the Planet (GEAPP); CEET Member

  Clean Cooking Alliance (TBC)

  IEA (TBC)

Co-authored by the University of Tokyo CGC and Systemiq, the paper provides a roadmap for embedding natural capital into economic and financial decision-making and for mobilising investment at scale. It describes how various enablers can support the transition to a new economic system, a journey towards putting nature on the balance sheets.

• Naoko Ishii, Professor and Director, Center for Global Commons, University of Tokyo 

  Guido Schmidt-Traub, Partner, SYSTEMIQ

This closed-door working session, held under Chatham House Rule, will convene leading sustainability standards and certification systems to exchange insights on best practices for integrating climate resilience into standards frameworks and reaching global uptake. The discussion aims to identify opportunities for deeper collaboration, interoperability, and mutual recognition -advancing a more coherent global approach to sustainability and resilient investment.

• Vimal Mahendru, Vice President, IEC; and Special Envoy for the UN SDGs
• Roger Cruz, Director Business Development, Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation (GIB), FAST-Infra Label
• Joshua Wickerham, Senior Advisory Outreach and Engagement, ISEAL
• Julia Souder, CEO, Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES)
• Wangara Muchiri, Director of Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
• Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Director IDRIC; Deputy Principal Global Sustainability, UK Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC); Deputy Principal Global Sustainability, Heriot-Watt University, Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET) Members
• Stefano Marguccio, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)
• Felipe Saliba, Chief of Unit, Knowledge Management, Institutional Development and Capacity Building, International Solar Alliance (ISA)
• International Energy Agency (IEA) (TBC)

Climate action only works when the world’s frameworks, targets and financial systems move in the same direction. This high-level dialogue brings together senior leaders from ISO, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the ISSB to explore how greater coherence across global frameworks and standards can build credibility in progressing climate action. Discussions will examine how alignment between standards and targets can drive investment, underpin the mobilization of policymakers and business leaders, and turn collective goals into tangible outcomes.

• David Kennedy, CEO, SBTi
• Sergio Mujica, Secretary-General, ISO
• Elizabeth Seeger, ISSB Member

Join us for the opening of the Standards Pavilion at COP30 – a unique space where the global standards community comes together to accelerate credible, transparent, and inclusive climate action.
Discover how International Standards help turn commitments into measurable results, build trust, and drive collective impact. 

This workshop will explore how international standards can guide responsible business conduct, enhance transparency, and strengthen accountability. Experts from ISO and partner organizations will discuss governance, sustainability, and ESG principles, share case studies, and show how harmonized standards help prevent greenwashing and build stakeholder trust.

• Jorge Cajazeira (moderator)
• ISO
• Brazilian Standards Association (ABNT)
• AFNOR
• BSI
• Private sector

The road to net zero runs through the financial system, yet transition finance still struggles to reach the scale and consistency the world needs. Join us for the third ISO Sustainable Finance Roundtable, where senior sustainable finance leaders will shape the future of credible transition finance and advance work around ISO 32212 on net-zero transition planning for financial institutions. Discussions will unpack what’s holding transition finance back, how the upcoming ISO 32212 can boost credibility and alignment across institutions, and what complementary standards are needed to strengthen integrity and data comparability. Participants will leave with a clearer view of how standards can help align climate ambition with financial practice – and make transition finance truly work at scale.

• Antonina Scheer, Policy Fellow and Research Project Manager at the TPI Global Climate Transition Centre at LSE
• Simon Weaver, Global Head of ESG Advisory, KPMG
• Daan van der Wekken, Head of Sustainability, BSI

Every country leaves COP with bold commitments, but how do you prove progress? Learn how the world's leading standards bodies are providing tools that make climate action verifiable, scalable, and inclusive. 

Achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement means turning national climate pledges into coordinated, investable action. This session explores how International Standards can help countries deliver on their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by aligning climate policy with trade, finance and private-sector investment. Panellists will uncover how standards build trust across borders, unlock finance, and create the conditions for credible, measurable implementation. Discussion will also address the importance of coherent governance and quality infrastructure in turning climate commitments into measurable action on the ground.

Noelia Garcia Nebra, Head of Sustainability and Partnerships, International Organization for Standardization (moderator)

Tom Beloe, Director Sustainable Finance Hub, UNDP

Kerry Constabile, Director of Decarbonization, Amazon

Aik Hoe Lim, Director, WTO Trade and Environment Division

Faig Mutallimov, Senior Advisor, Office of the Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Climate Issues, Administration of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Jimena Mora, Director of GHG Mitigation of the Ministry of Environment of Peru

Mathilde Mesnard, Deputy Director, OECD Environment Directorate

Emma Stewart, inaugural Sustainability Officer, Netflix

An in-depth conversation with a CFO of a leading corporation based in South America – Natura & Co exploring how integrated decision making enables companies to move beyond carbon tunnel vision — embedding environmental and social dimensions alongside climate objectives.

• Mark Gough (moderator), CEO, Capitals Coalition
• Silvia Villas Boas, CFO & Head of Strategy and Transformation, Natura

An in-depth conversation with leading standard setter ISSB, to explore how standard setters and regulators can enable capital markets to build confidence in the information that is being disclosed on environmental and social dimensions alongside climate objectives.

• Mark Gough (moderator), CEO, Capitals Coalition
• Elizabeth Seeger, Member, International Sustainability Standards Board 

This panel will explore how sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation are essential for climate action and the responsible use of wood resources. With COP30 taking place in Belém, at the heart of the Amazon, the discussion will highlight regional challenges and opportunities for forest preservation, as well as the global relevance of protecting these ecosystems.

The session will also address how forest restoration and management contribute to greenhouse gas mitigation, ecosystem resilience, and biodiversity dynamics, including recent innovations in measuring and certifying these impacts. Experts from public institutions, the private sector, and technical committees will discuss strategies for aligning forest management with climate and biodiversity goals.

Additionally, the panel will highlight a recent national milestone: the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has become the first Brazilian entity accredited by Inmetro to validate greenhouse gas projects in afforestation and reforestation, demonstrating practical steps toward transparency and climate action in Brazil.

• Jorge Emanuel Reis Cajazeira (moderator)
• Mario William Esper, President, ABNT
• Ana Pinheiro, Chair, ISO/TC 287
• Representative 2, Private Sector
• Representative 4, Inmetro

Achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement depends on one thing above all: trust. This high-level panel explores how International Standards and quality infrastructure are driving transparency and accountability in the global race to deliver on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Discover how these frameworks are shaping credible, verifiable pathways to net zero and strengthening multilateral climate governance. The session will include an update on the ISO Net Zero standard, currently in development, highlighting its potential to accelerate climate action worldwide.

A networking reception with refreshments will follow from 18:00.

• Emily Faint (moderator), Senior Policy Manager, Net Zero, BSI
• Mike Hayes, Partner, Renewable Energy and Climate Change, KPMG
• Mathilde Mesnard, Deputy Director, Environment, OECD
• Sergio Mujica, Secretary-General, ISO
• Ricardo Mussa, Chair, Sustainable Business COP

As hydrogen takes centre stage in the global energy transition, credible and comparable greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting is essential. This session explores how the ISO 19870-x series provides harmonized methodologies for measuring emissions across hydrogen production, conditioning and transport. By building a common language for verification and certification, these standards are enabling market interoperability and cutting compliance costs. Join us to discover how early adopters are applying these frameworks to align with evolving regional requirements – from EU RED II/Delegated Acts and U.S. IRA §45V to Brazil’s SBCH2 and beyond.

• Paulo Emílio de Miranda, IPHE; ABH2

  Gabriel Lassery, ISO TC 197/SC1; ABH2

  Patrícia Naccache, UNIDO

  Ali Zerouali, HIF Global

This Fireside Chat explores how international hydrogen standards support the global energy transition. Experts from Brazilian Hydrogen Association (ABH2), Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), and National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) will discuss Brazil’s integration of ISO standards into national policies, highlighting their role in transparency, emissions certification, and alignment with Paris Agreement goals.

• Gabriel Lassery, Executive Superintendent, Brazilian Hydrogen Association (ABH2); Project Leader, ISO/TS 19870:2023 and ISO 19870-1 standards

  Paulo Emílio de Miranda, Brazilian Hydrogen Association (ABH2); IPHE

  Patricia Naccache, UNIDO

In a world where sustainability and trade are increasingly intertwined, the real challenge isn’t choosing between them, it’s making them work together. This roundtable gathers representatives from ISO, the UNFSS platform, UN agencies, governments, business and academia to tackle one of the defining questions of our time: how can global trade support environmental ambition? Through real-life examples, panellists will unpack how International Standards help countries and businesses meet their sustainability commitments, while staying competitive and connected to global markets. Be part of the conversation driving a new vision for global trade – one where sustainability and economic growth go hand in hand.

• Axel Marx (moderator), Deputy Director, Centre for Global Governance, KU Leuven; Co-Chair, UNFSS Academic Advisory Council
• Sergio Mujica, Secretary-General, ISO
• Luz María de la Mora, Director, Division of International Trade, UNCTAD
• Matías Urrutigoity, Chief, Office for Latin America & the Caribbean, ITC
• Hugo Salamanca, Steel Breakthrough Facilitator, UNIDO
• Liva Kaugure, Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment Officer, FAO
• Reyna Ubeda, Standardization Bureau Officer, ITU
• Diane Holdorf, Executive Vice President, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
• Danielle Morley, CEO, Bonsucro
• Minnie Degawan, Director General of the FSC Indigenous Foundation (FSC)
• Rodrigo Fagundes Cezar, Professor, Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV)

This session dives into the complex policy and standards landscape of the mining industry, and the role that the Consolidated Mining Standards Initiative (CMSI) can play in addressing these complexities.

Providing a global perspective is our speaker Sascha Raabe, Head of the Global Alliance for Responsible and Green Minerals at UNIDO, in conversation with John Lindberg, Policy & Government Affairs Principal at ICMM.

• John Lindberg (moderator), Policy & Government Affairs Principal, ICMM
• Sascha Raabe, Head, Global Alliance for Responsible and Green Minerals, UNIDO

This Fireside Chat explores how international circular economy standards can guide the creation and implementation of national public policies. The session highlights Brazil’s leadership in ISO/TC 323 and examines how standardization supports sustainable production, climate goals, and industrial competitiveness.

• Karina Nazello (moderator), International Relations, Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT)
• Davi Bomtempo, Superintendent of Environment and Sustainability, CNI; Head, Brazilian Delegation to ISO/TC 323 – Circular Economy

This dynamic panel discussion will explore how impact accounting for value creation can strengthen governance and internal management and disclosure. It will highlight how there is a role for multiple stakeholders in shaping the future of impact accounting and the benefits that this can bring.

• Mark Gough (moderator), CEO, Capitals Coalition
• Kristy Graham, CEO, Australian Sustainable Finance Institute 
• Noelia Garcia Nebra, Head of Sustainability and Partnerships, ISO

As momentum grows around building a nature-positive future, and the process to build consensus around the State of Nature metrics turns to embedding in existing Standards and Frameworks in order to scale adoption in 2026+, this session explores where we are on the Nature Positive agenda and what could come next.

In conversation with key leaders, we will explore the recently announced idea of a  and how it could help drive nature-positive outcomes.

• Marco Lambertini (moderator), Convener, Nature Positive Initiative
• Dominic Waughray, Executive Vice President, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
• Mark Gough, Executive Director, Capitals Coalition

Delivering on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) means rethinking how economies create and measure value. This invitation-only session explores how the ImpactWorks Alliance is bringing the Compromiso de Sevilla to life, helping governments build impact economies and empowering organizations to turn ambition into lasting change. Panellists will share how new frameworks – including the forthcoming ISO/UNDP 53001 management system standard – help embed sustainability into strategy, policy and performance. Expect practical insights, bold ideas examples and a first-hand glimpse at how these tools can accelerate the global shift toward inclusive, impact-driven economies.

• Andrew Andrea (moderator), Senior Advisor, Sustainability & Strategic Partnerships, ISO

  Opening remarks by:

• Sergio Mujica, Secretary-General, ISO & 
  Marcos Neto, UN Assistant Secretary General; Assistant Administrator, UNDP; Director, Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS)

In response to the COP30 Key Objective 29, UNCTAD was asked to lead the Bioeconomy Challenges Working Group on Market Development.

Following the official launch of the Bioeconomy Challenge on 10 November 2025, this session will launch the Bioeconomy Challenges Working Group on Market Development with the aim to expand global markets and value chains for sustainable bioeconomy products/services while reducing trade barriers via evidence-based policy alignment, market differentiation schemes, and capacity building.

• Carina Pimenta (moderator), Vice Minister, Bioeconomy, Brazil

  Chantal Line Carpentier, Head of Trade, Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Branch, UN Trade and Development

  Julie McCarthy, CEO, Nature Finance, and Secretariat of Bieconomy Challenge

  Noelia Garcia Nebra, Head of Sustainability and Partnerships, ISO

  Representatives of the additional 3 working groups

An event to explore how the State of Nature Metrics being piloted with companies across the Resources industry can track progress towards a nature-positive energy transition. Hear from experts and companies on real case studies and the latest work to tackle this challenge. You will also have the opportunity to ask your questions and discuss with your peers.

• Adrien Portafaix (Moderator) Partner, EY - Nature Leadership team, Metrics Piloting project oversight

• Gavin Edwards (Moderator) Executive Director, Nature Positive Initiative  

  Marco Lambertini, Convener, Nature Positive Initiative

  Ellen McKee, Biodiversity and Business Partnerships Manager, Birdlife

  Hayley Zipp, Director - Environment, ICMM

  Qiulin Liu, Programme Officer - Climate Change, IUCN

  Leticia Guimaraes, Biodiversity Lead, Vale

  Joshua Wickerham, Senior Advisor, Outreach & Engagement, ISEAL

As climate impacts intensify, the resilience of our health systems will determine how well societies can protect lives and recover from shocks. This interactive workshop brings together policymakers, development banks, the private sector and the standards community to explore how the ISO 14090 series can help strengthen the climate resilience of health systems. Participants will unpack what defines a health system, assess how climate hazards disrupt its core components, and identify threshold indicators to monitor system capacity under stress. The session will also showcase how the WHO-INTEGRATE framework can guide smarter, fairer investment decisions, helping decision-makers design healthcare systems that are resilient by nature.

• Noelia Garcia, Head of Sustainability, ISO
• Zakiah Kassam, ISO/TC 207 Chair

Industry drives growth – but it also drives a large share of global emissions. Decarbonizing the sector is one of the defining challenges of our time. This important session brings together standards experts, policymakers and industry practitioners to explore how new international standards and frameworks can help industries worldwide design credible, transparent and comparable transition plans. Participants will explore how harmonized standards and best practices can build trust, strengthen accountability and spark greater international cooperation on the path to a sustainable, low-carbon future.

• Lina Ismail (moderator), Head of sustainability activities, AFNOR
• Clare Broadbent, Head of Sustainability, World Steel Association
• Ben Caldecott, Chair, ITPN Advisory Group
• Sofia Carra, Research Lead, Climate Finance Hub Brasil
• Romain Poivet, Climate and energy engagement lead, World Benchmarking Alliance
• Kylie Turner, Sustainable Economies System Lead, Climateworks Centre

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global economy – and with it, the environmental footprint of the digital world. As AI accelerates, so does its energy demand, raising urgent questions about how innovation and sustainability can evolve together. This session looks at how International Standards can help guide the responsible development and use of AI, ensuring transparency, accountability and resource efficiency while cutting emissions across the tech ecosystem. Organized with the Coalition for Sustainable AI, it will showcase how ISO, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and other partners, are joining forces to build an eco-responsible digital future.

• Lina Ismail (moderator), Head of Sustainability standardization activities, AFNOR
• David Dao, Founder on GainForest, on behalf of Climate Change AI
• Benoit Faraco, French climate Ambassador
• Esther Finidori, Chief Sustainability Officer, Schneider Electric
• Martin Krause, Director of the Climate Change Division at UNEP
• Sergio Mujica, Secretary General, ISO
• Josh Parker, Head of Sustainability, Nvidia
• Reyna Ubeda, Engineer, ITU

Credible climate action starts with credible measurement. Yet today, a maze of overlapping frameworks makes it hard to compare progress or link climate goals with broader social and economic outcomes. This invitation-only session looks at how greater technical convergence can turn impact management into a powerful driver of climate action. Discussions will focus on strengthening accountability, aligning metrics across systems, and creating coherence between climate, social and economic targets. By connecting these threads, participants will help shape the future of impact management, laying the groundwork for measurable, trusted and effective climate action worldwide.

• Andrew Andrea, Senior Advisor, Sustainability and Strategic Partnerships, ISO
• Mark Gough, CEO, Capitals Coalition
• MDB representative

This session will explore the role of international standards in driving climate action. Through a moderated dialogue with partners (Standards Pavilion initiators, partners and their stakeholders), we will examine how standards influence national climate strategies, support innovation, and promote equitable transitions. Country-level case studies will highlight how standards are being used to implement climate goals and how advocates are shaping policy from the ground up.

Participants will gain insights into how standards can be embedded into climate policy and implementation. Call to action: Integrate standards into national climate strategies and advocate for their inclusion in global climate frameworks.

• James Wood (moderator), Director of Communications, IEC

  John Lindberg, Senior Manager - Policy & Government Affairs Principal, ICMM

  Emi Minghui Gui, Associate Professor (Practice, Adjunct), Monash University Malaysia; CEET Members

  Standard Pavilion partners and stakeholders

   

This session explores the importance of responsible mining standards, the current challenges in the standards landscape, and CMSI’s unique role in addressing them. Panellists from CMSI and key stakeholders will share perspectives, linking the discussion to the broader COP context and the value CMSI brings to global mining governance.

• TBC

The Nature Positive Initiative Secretariat has been piloting State of Nature Metrics alongside its key partners with 30+ companies and financial institutions globally this year following a consultation to develop consensus on a universal metrics framework last year.

In this fireside chat, we explore why this nature measurement process is so central to a net zero and people-positive future.

• Marco Lambertini, Convener, Nature Positive Initiative

• Gavin Edwards - Executive Director, Nature Positive Initiative
  Nina Mikander - Global Director of Policy & Business, Birdlife International
  Dirk Voeste - Chief Sustainability Officer, Volkswagen Group

Join global leaders to explore how international standards can scale nature-based solutions and drive a nature-positive transition.

• Lina Ismail, Head of Sustainability, AFNOR
• Daan van der Wekken, Head of Sustainability, BSI
• Marco Lambertini, CEO Nature Positive

Steel is everywhere in our lives and it is a key material for delivering climate resilient and GHG emission reduction solutions. Steel is traded internationally to a large extent and international standards therefore play a key role in facilitating the flow of information, helping to achieve a sustainable circular economy.

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation around how likely it is that the steel industry reaches net zero by 2050, how we can ensure that efforts are directed to where they are most effective and how standards can help to set the right policies.

• Åsa Ekdahl (moderator), Head of Environment and Climate Change
• Cenira Nunes, General Manager Environment, Gerdau
• Guilherme Abreu, General Manager Sustainability, ArcelorMittal

Worldsteel’s mapping of over 50 methodologies demonstrates the complex landscape of GHG emissions methodologies for steel, showing how difficult it is to compare published carbon footprints. Methodology choices and the disparity between different sources of generic upstream GHG emission factors contribute to this debate.

Join us to find out why there are so many methodologies and standards out there for steel, especially compared to other materials and whether we can ever get to the point where we have only one methodology or standard. We will also discuss the role of standards in decarbonising the industry, the impact of a lack of a common source of generic upstream data and how this affects the comparability of the carbon footprints that we’re seeing – is it possible to envisage a world where we can rely on common sources of data?

• Clare Broadbent (moderator), Head of Sustainability, World Steel Association
• Annie Heaton, CEO, ResponsibleSteel

Climate impacts are already here – disrupting economies, reshaping ecosystems and testing the limits of resilience worldwide. The question is no longer if we should adapt, but how. This interactive workshop looks at how International Standards can turn adaptation plans into action, helping communities, industries and governments prepare for a changing climate. Participants will share experiences, identify urgent needs and uncover practical solutions to strengthen resilience where it’s needed most. With a special focus on least-developed countries and small island developing states, the session will highlight how standards can transform vulnerability into strength and build the foundations for a truly resilient future.

• Lina Ismail (moderator), Head of sustainability standardization activities, AFNOR
• Monorde Civil, Director of Standardization, BNH
• Emmanuel Escoto Gonzalez, Manager, Global Cooperation, ASTM International
• Zhang Jian, Deputy Secretary-General, GAUC-Global Alliance of Universities on Climate/Climate Alliance/University Alliance
• Kamala Mammadzada, Director, Department of Standardization, AZSTAND
• Abdourahmane Ndione, Director, ASN (Senegal Standardization Association)
• Daniel Trillos, Director of Standardization, ICONTEC

This interactive workshop is designed to empower participants to move beyond commitments and actively transform their institution’s strategies and decision-making processes.  It aims to build capacity of policymakers, businesses, and finance actors to design strategies for a new economy that maximizes value creation across all capitals: net-zero carbon ambition, nature-positive outcomes, individual wellbeing, social cohesion and fair prosperity.

• Louise Amand (facilitator), Senior Education Manager, Capitals Coalition
• Pedro Martins (facilitator), Senior Engagement Manager, Capitals Coalition
• Naoko Ishii, Director, Centre for Global Commons and Professor at University of Tokyo
• Juliana Lopes, Nature & Society Director, CEBDS
• Anna-Julia McVeigh, Head of Strategic Engagement, Nature Positive Initiative
• Ricardo Mussa, Chair, Sustainable Business COP
• Angela Pinhati, Chief Sustainability Officer, Natura

• Daan der Wekken, Head of Sustainability - British Standards Institution

Join us for an exciting workshop on the hot topic of chain of custody approaches and their role in both creating demand for low carbon products as well as in providing the business case for investments in deep decarbonisation in industry. The session will explore the role of standards to address definitions of low-carbon products and the emerging Chain of Custody strategies companies use to market them, with examples from the steel industry.

The discussion will centre around questions such as how chain of custody approaches contribute to decarbonisation, what guardrails need to be in place to ensure the schemes are accurate and reliable and how such different approaches to accounting for carbon can co-exist in the marketplace?

• Åsa Ekdahl (facilitator), Head of Environment and Climate Change

In this session, Claudia Salles, Sustainability Manager at IBRAM, in conversation with John Lindberg, Policy & Government Affairs Principal at ICMM, will discuss the Brazilian mining industry, the challenges of responsible mining in this context, and the role standards can play in supporting local realities. 

• John Lindberg (facilitator), Policy & Government Affairs Principal, ICMM
• Claudia Salles, Sustainability Manager, IBRAM

Circularity isn’t just about recycling – it’s about rethinking how we design, produce and consume. But to make circular systems work, we need trust, interoperability and measurable impact. That’s where standards and national quality infrastructure come in. Join ISO and partners for a fast-paced, interactive session showcasing how countries are using standards to turn circular economy policies into action. From Colombia’s experience with ICONTEC, the country’s national standards body, to global insights from diverse sectors, this discussion will spotlight collaboration between governments, the private sector and international organizations. Expect live polls, dynamic exchanges and inspiring takeaways on how standards can drive the shift from concept to impact – powering a truly circular future.

• Jean Pierre Maugendre (moderator), Group's Nature and Biodiversity VP, Veolia

• Daniel Trillos, Director of Standardization, ICONTEC

• Rebeca Madrigal, Advisor, Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE), Government of Costa Rica

• Paula Pelaez, Director of MSMEs, IDB Invest

Whether standards are being set to meet requirements for finance, for certifying low carbon products, or for setting decarbonisation strategies, there is often a perceived need to develop something new, adding complexity to an already fragmented landscape.

Join us for a discussion about harmonisation of standards with the Steel Standards Principles – this is a practical example of how stakeholder cooperation on standards development can drive transparency and broader alignment and interoperability, inspiring other sectors to follow a similar path.

• Clare Broadbent (moderator), Head of Sustainability, World Steel Association
• Vivian MacKnight, GM Climate and Decarbonization, Vale
• Daniele Pernigotti, CEO Aequilibria and Convenor of ISO/TC 207/ SC7/JWG8
• Amanda Rejström, Global Lead, Steel Decarbonisation Workstream, WWF
• Hiroyuki Tezuka, Fellow, JFE

Join us for a lively fireside chat at COP30, where policymakers, industry leaders, and curious minds will discover how international standards for measurement empower environmental action.

We’ll explore how these international standards –championed by the OIML –help governments and organizations assess the impact of policies supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals, such as those on sustainably managed forests and ocean conservation.

Together, we’ll see how reliable measurements build trust, encourage cooperation, and ultimately help secure a healthier future for our planet.

Young people are driving climate action worldwide, but their influence is often fragmented, uneven or short-lived. This workshop brings youth leaders, policymakers and standards experts together to explore how International Standards can make youth engagement in climate policy more consistent, inclusive and impactful. Through an interactive mapping exercise, participants will identify barriers and opportunities for meaningful participation across climate policy and implementation. Join us for a dynamic session on how standards can serve as catalysts for youth-led climate action.

• Hannah Eriksen (facilitator)
• Nicole Vargas (facilitator)

Join us for a panel session at COP30, to discover how measurements and international standards ensure the safety and sustainability of your food chain.

National and international experts will discuss the key challenges affecting different stages of food production, processing, and trade. They will explore how national, regional and international standards promote confidence, reduce barriers to trade, and protect consumers.

Together, we’ll see how reliable measurements build trust, encourage cooperation, and ultimately help secure a healthier and sustainable future for our planet.

This session will explore what a nature positive future looks like for the agriculture and forestry sectors, and how emerging State of Nature Metrics can help track progress.

Participants will hear from companies and experts involved in piloting these metrics, with practical insights into implementation, challenges, and opportunities. The panel will also offer space for audience engagement and questions.

• Gavin Edwards (moderator), Executive Director, Nature Positive Initiative
• Helena Bonniatti Pavese, Head of Institutional Sustainability, Suzano
• Marco Lambertini, Convener, Nature Positive Initiative
• Márcio Nappo, Sustainability VP, Bracell

In response to the growing water-related challenges faced by OIC Member States —from scarcity and quality concerns to the pressures of climate change— this session explores the strategic role of the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) in supporting SDG 6 through the development of unified standards for Water Management Systems in accordance with SMIIC Principles.

In this session, we will hear from SMIIC, Azerbaijan (AZSTAND), and Senegal (ASN) as they share their experiences with water management practices.

• Mrs. Sevde ÖZBEY (moderator), Specialist, SMIIC
• Mr. İhsan ÖVÜT, Secretary General, SMIIC
• Ms. Kamala Mammadzada, Acting Director General, AZSTAND, Azerbaijan
• Mr. El Hadji Abdourahmane Ndione, Director General, ASN, Senegal

Climate action is only as strong as the data behind it. Reliable, comparable environmental data is essential to track progress, guide investment and build trust in global efforts – yet gaps in access, quality and interoperability still limit impact. This interactive workshop explores how International Standards can bridge those divides and make environmental data more effective for climate policy and decision-making. Through breakout discussions, participants will tackle key challenges – from data accessibility and equity to interoperability, trust and climate finance – and explore how stronger data systems can power real, lasting impact for the climate.

• Adam Stingemore (moderator), Chief Development Officer, Standards Australia
• Jamal Waqar, Head of Research, Experience, Data and Analytics, Standards Australia