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(ISO: Geneva) -- The International Organization for Standardization has published standards that are highly relevant to the theme of this year’s World Environment Day, which took place on June 5, and was promoted by the United Nations Environment Program. The theme for 2007 was “Melting Ice—a Hot Topic?” which focused on the effect that climate change is having on polar ecosystems and communities, and the ensuing consequences around the world. Among ISO’s most recent environmental standards are ISO 14064 and ISO 14065 for supporting greenhouse gas reduction schemes and emissions trading.
ISO Secretary-General Alan Bryden comments: “Claims made about reductions of the greenhouse gas emissions widely held responsible for climate change may have political and financial implications, in addition to environmental and technical ones. Ensuring the credibility of these claims is thus vital.”
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