World Standards Day Message 14 October 2005 Standards for a safer world

We all want to live in a safer, more secure world. But earthquakes andhurricanes, floods, transportation and domestic accidents, epidemics and industrial disasters stillaccount for many thousands of deaths and injuries each year, in addition to material and socialdamage. International Standards offer widely accepted and recognized solutions to prevent andrespond to these threats. The role that standards can play in preventing or mitigating such humanand material losses is increasingly recognized and their use is rising as a consequence. 'Standardsfor a Safer World' is the theme of this year's World Standards Day to be celebrated on 14 October2005. The International Standards produced by the world' s leading international standards-settingorganizations-International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the International Organization forStandardization (ISO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), provide a valuable safetynet.

2008 世界标准日祝辞——标准与智能绿色建筑

当今世界，无论是发达国家还是发展中国家，都存在城市化不断扩大的趋势，这种趋势对新型建筑物提出了更高的要求。众所周知，全球人口数量自1950年以来已经增长了一倍，因此，适应全球人口不断增长的需求已变得至关重要。无庸置疑，建筑业已成为全球最大的行业部门之一，并对可持续发展的三大要素一经济、社会和环境，都具有巨大影响。