ANTALYA – November 09, 2026 -- Sixteen standards bodies, international organizations, UN agencies and private sector coalitions opened the third Standards Pavilion at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, pushing International Standards as the delivery infrastructure for climate commitments.
The IEC, ISO and ULSE lead the group, joined by 13 other international partners. The Pavilion sits in the Blue Zone at stand D620.
COP31 shifts focus to implementation and the clean energy transition
The organizers frame the summit as a pivotal point in global climate negotiations, with emphasis on implementation rather than new pledges. They argue that standards make climate action accountable, measurable and verified.
The Pavilion will convene policymakers, international organizations, business leaders and standards experts. Sessions will examine how standards can support climate implementation across sectors, strengthen trust and transparency, and help solutions scale across borders.
IEC says existing tools can already deliver measurable progress
IEC Secretary-General and CEO Philippe Metzger said many of the tools needed for climate action already exist. He said they can turn commitments into measurable progress, and that International Standards provide the technical foundations for solutions to scale safely as the clean energy transition accelerates.
ISO Secretary-General Sergio Mujica said the challenge is delivering climate ambition consistently and credibly worldwide. ISO will focus on how globally agreed frameworks help governments and businesses translate commitments into action, measure progress and build trust in results across countries, sectors and supply chains.
UL Standards & Engagement ties standards to safety and emerging technology
Jeff Marootian, president and CEO of UL Standards & Engagement, said standards help translate innovation and scientific knowledge into measurable approaches that can be implemented at scale. He said they can accelerate adoption of emerging technologies, strengthen confidence in climate solutions and ground progress in safety.
Pavilion sets four objectives for policy, finance and reporting alignment
- Empower climate action with trusted tools that make progress measurable and accountable.
- Amplify impact by showing how standards drive 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.