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2024-07-04
The CEN-CENELEC Adaptation to Climate Change Coordination Group resumes work on Climate Adaptation

The CEN-CENELEC Adaptation to Climate Change Coordination Group (ACC-CG) is pleased to announce that it has resumed its vital work after a period of inactivity.

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Call for tender
2023-11-17
Open Call for Tender – Mainstreaming Adaptation to Climate Change in Standardization

The Adaptation to Climate Change Coordination Group (ACC-CG) is a dynamic initiative dedicated to incorporating climate change adaptation principles into European standardization processes. Originated in response to European Commission Mandate M/526, this initiative is instrumental in enhancing society's resilience to the impacts of climate change. To further its mission, ACC-CG is seeking a Technical Project Leader with strong coordination, communication, and leadership skills, as well as expertise in climate change adaptation, climate data, and standardization processes.

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News
2022-09-09
Standardization showcased as a strategic instrument for climate action at high-level G7 Conference

On 7 September, in collaboration with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, CEN and CENELEC's German members, DIN and DKE, hosted a conference on “Standardization – a strategic instrument for climate action and the global digital energy transition”, in the framework of the German Presidency of G7.

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Press release
2022-05-24
Standards For Climate - CEN and CENELEC held a workshop on nature-based solutions

Brussels 24 May 2022 - Nature-based solutions are promising tools to help reduce the impact of climate change and contribute to the EU’s environmental objectives. A stakeholders’ workshop organised by CEN and CENELEC on Monday 23 May explored their many challenges and opportunities and discussed how standardization can support their successful implementation. 

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Workshop
2022-02-11
Draft CEN Workshop on 'City Resilience Development – Framework and guidance for implementation with a specific focus on historic areas'

While negative impacts of climate-related and other hazards on urban areas are widely discussed, their impacts on historic areas within cities and communities have not been studied extensively enough. 

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Press release
2022-01-13
Standards for the Climate: CEN and CENELEC signed the London Declaration

Brussels, 13 January 2022 - European standards are a key enabler of the solutions needed for the Green Transition and contribute to a more sustainable future for Europe and the world. For this reason, CEN and CENELEC are proud to endorse the London Declaration on the commitment of international standards to climate action.

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News
2021-11-04
COP26: A new policy paper highlights the contribution of standards to the fight against climate change

On the occasion of COP26 currently taking place in Glasgow, CEN and CENELEC just released the new policy paper “Uniting the world to tackle climate change: COP26 and the commitments of European Standards”. In the document, the two European Standardization Organisations reaffirm their commitment to contributing to the fight against climate change and raise awareness on the actions they are taking to contribute to addressing these challenges.

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Press release
2021-10-29
COP26 Special Event: How to help Business become climate-neutral

How can standards, local business services and technology solutions be used as powerful tools on business’ path to net-zero? On 6 November, do not miss the special event co-organised in the framework of COP26 by BusinessEurope, CEN, CENELEC and EUROCHAMBRES!

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2021-10-25
SAVE THE DATE: The role of policy framework, standards & support tool for businesses to become climate-neutral

Do you want to know how standards, local business services and technology solutions are being used as powerful tools on businesses’ path to net-zero?

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EN in the spotlight
2021-05-26
A European LNG infrastructure fit for the future: CEN published the new edition of EN 1473

 

In May 2021, CEN/TC 282 'Installation and equipment for LNG', whose Secretariat is held by AFNOR, the French National Standardization Body, published a new edition of EN 1473:2021  'Installation and equipment for liquefied natural gas - Design of onshore installations'.

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