The Global Tailings Review convened by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), and the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) launched the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management.
With rapid urbanization and industrialization, China is now facing a great challenge in meeting the soaring demand for new buildings and the corresponding energy consumption. Under such circumstances, the setting of a national standard on green buildings would be an effective way to respond.
California’s clean air program is ahead of national standards and regulation.
Croatia commits to improve and promote the voluntary participation of organisations in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) environmental management standards and the eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS).