IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission

04/18/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/18/2024 05:40

How electrotechnology contributes to the SDGs: free webinar

Recognizing the important role that IEC International Standards and Conformity Assessment Systems play in contributing to the United Nation's (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the IEC Academy has launched a new free webinar series.

The series - IEC and the SDGs: partnering for a safe, efficient and inclusive future - will explore how the electrotechnology sector helps to advance the SDGs and the role of IEC in supporting and facilitating that. It will cover topics such as renewable energy, smart grids and digitalization across a wide range of sectors including energy, transportation and healthcare.

The first in the series, SDGs and electrotechnology: driving sustainable development will be held on the 25th of April at 11.00 UTC and will look at two specific SDGs: SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy) and SDG 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure).

Experts from industry and standardization will explore emerging trends in electrotechnology and explain how these are helping to achieve many of the SDGs. They will showcase real-world projects and initiatives that demonstrate innovative solutions, as well as detailing the work of several IEC committees in these areas.

In addition, the panelists will discuss the challenges faced in leveraging electrotechnology for sustainable development, ways of overcoming any barriers and look at potential opportunities for collaboration and innovation.

Register here.

Learn more about the panelists.

The IEC Academy IEC and the SDGs webinar series aims to explore the role IEC can play in helping countries with the effective implementation of SDGs. By highlighting the practical applications of standards in addressing priority SDGs, the series contributes to informed decision-making and policy development. It is hoped that this series will inform the IEC community about the various processes in relation to the SDGs and actively contribute to the UN Summit for the Future.

Learn more about IEC Academy webinars.