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IEC Community
Looking forward to the 17th International Standards Olympiad
The 17th International Standards Olympiad is taking place from 23-25 August. The online competition is open to middle and high school students from all over the world.

IEC Community
Benefiting from age diversity to drive standardization
Lea Emmel, 2021 YP Leader, provides her perspective on how the IEC can benefit from age diversity.

Cites & communities
Using common concepts for smart city standards
How terminology and ontology are essential for developing standards for smart cities.

Environment
Combatting the climate emergency
International standards and conformity assessment are supporting efforts to achieve net-zero emissions targets and to build a sustainable future.
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The Market Strategy Board (MSB) was set up by the IEC to identify the principal technological trends and market needs in the IEC fields of activity. The MSB publishes recommendations – white papers – in a form that differs from International Standards.