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An important milestone was reached in the implementation of the CEN Online Standards Development tool, with the deployment of the remaining stages of the standard drafting process in collaboration with ISO. The end-to-process from Project Creation to Publication is now available for CEN supported deliverables.

A new CEN Workshop is being established to build upon the innovative outcomes of the Nature for insurance, insurance for nature (NATURANCE) initiative, funded under the Horizon Europe programme (Grant Agreement No. 101060464). The initiative focuses on nature-based insurance and investment solutions (NBIIS), which integrate ecosystem services into financial instruments—enhancing disaster risk reduction, environmental and social benefits, and economic viability to foster resilient and transparent green finance.

The ETUC has been actively contributing to the work of CEN and CENELEC Joint Technical Committee 21 (JTC21) in the development of two European standards mandated by the European Commission to support the implementation of the AI Act.

As we head into autumn, SIST has a series of engaging initiatives lined up to raise awareness of standardization and to deepen connections with business and research communities.

IFAN, the International Federation of Standards Users, recently hosted an IFAN AI Workshop. The workshop explored how AI is reshaping the standards ecosystem, from development to implementation. The workshop had a strong turnout, with over 50 participants from the standards and tech communities. The engagement and interaction during the sessions reaffirmed the importance of cross-sector collaboration in shaping responsible, inclusive, and forward-looking AI standards.

A new CEN Workshop is being established to build upon the innovative outcomes of the SYNERGIES and PARATUS projects, funded under the Horizon Europe programme.

Norway is in the midst of a sweeping transformation in how it produces, distributes, and consumes energy. At the heart of this change is a national movement toward a fully electrified society—one where electricity is no longer limited to homes and some industrial applications but is becoming the foundation for transport, aquaculture, and other critical sectors. This evolution is not only central to meeting climate goals but also to fostering energy security, economic resilience, and technological leadership.

Are you travelling this summer and planning to visit museums or cultural landmarks? Two newly published European Standards will help ensure that you can enjoy historical artifacts without putting them at risk and protect them for generations to come.

A new CEN Workshop is being planned which will complement the activities of the Clean Harbours initiative at commercial passenger terminals (“GREEN BAY”), led by the Var Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI). This project aims to create and provide a new European Environmental Standard for commercial ports with passenger terminals.

CEN-CLC/JTC 14 ‘Energy management and energy efficiency in the framework of energy transition’ welcomes the publication of a new standard, EN 16325:2025 ‘Guarantees of origin related to energy,’ developed by Working Group 5.