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Economy
The new project-based economy
More businesses are harnessing the power of projects to drive social and economic benefits. Standards get practical about the future of work. 
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Small businesses: keeping up with today’s economy
To be strong, resilient and fit for the future, MSMEs are encouraged to uphold the highest standards. 
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Society
A society for all ages
A new era where people are living longer has arrived. Standards aim to create societies where everyone can age with a purpose. 
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How smart farming is changing the future of food
Smart farming expert Angela Schuster reveals some of the ways that digitalization is transforming agriculture and helping feed the planet.
Safer food, better health and a brighter future
From farm to fork, how safe is your food? On World Food Safety Day, ISO is taking a significant step on the path to ensuring that access to safer, nutritious food benefits all – people and planet.
Sustainability
Defining net zero
ISO to provide international platform for developing world’s first consensus-based net-zero guiding principles and the benchmark for the climate agenda.
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Health
What does the future hold for healthcare?
In a technology-driven future, healthcare organizations must undergo fundamental changes if they are to meet today’s global challenges.
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Looking out for vulnerable consumers
Protecting the most vulnerable people in society falls not just to government but to the organizations and businesses they need to interact with.  
Why metrology matters in the digital era
Tomorrow’s metrology is the science of measurement for the digital economy.
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Sustainability
Our fight for a living planet
ISO is harmonizing the world’s many metrics, indicators and standards for biodiversity, to give life on Earth a boost.  
Health, Society
New guidelines for COVID testing
A new ISO technical specification will improve testing procedures and contribute to a safer world.
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Security
Counter-attacks on cybersecurity
Cyber-attacks are costly, disruptive and a growing threat to business, governments and society alike. Happily, an arsenal of standards helps stay ahead of the game. 
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