16 Standards Bodies Open Third COP31 Standards Pavilion
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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.