International standards as a foundation for sustainability and innovation
This week, the city of New Delhi, India, hosts the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) General Meeting 2025, bringing together experts, regulators, standards organizations, and the global industry to discuss the role of technical standards in building a more sustainable, safe, and connected future.
The event emphasizes the role of the quality infrastructure—particularly IEC standards—as essential drivers for responsible technological innovation, product and system safety, and alignment with global sustainable development goals.
Key topics on the agenda include:
- Clean energy and electrification;
- Digitalization and connectivity;
- Smart cities;
- Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity;
- Sustainability and circular economy.
Initiatives such as IEC GM 2025 reflect the importance of international standardization governance and the involvement of developing countries in strategic forums, with direct impact on public policies, market access, and industrial development.
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