- New platform highlights over 1,000 International Standards to support evidence-based environmental action;
- Showcased at UNEA-7 in Nairobi, the dashboard demonstrates how International Standards contribute to global environmental governance;
- Developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Standards Australia, the tool makes it easier to navigate and apply environmental data standards;
- The dashboard supports national policymakers, technical experts, and institutions seeking trusted, interoperable, and transparent data solutions.
Nairobi, Kenya, 8 December 2025 – As the 7th United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) convenes in Nairobi this week, ISO, in collaboration with Standards Australia, is showcasing a new interactive dashboard designed to help policymakers, technical experts and the public navigate the world of environmental data standards.
Launched earlier this year, the dashboard maps over 1,100 International Standards from 48 ISO technical committees, covering essential areas such as ecosystem monitoring, pollution tracking, environmental performance, product sustainability, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
The tool is being spotlighted in Nairobi as governments and stakeholders from around the world gather to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. UNEA-7 has placed particular focus on the role of environmental data and AI in building a more sustainable future - themes the dashboard directly supports.
Noelia Garcia Nebra, ISO Head of Sustainability and Partnerships, said the global conversation on environmental governance was shifting, and that good decisions depend on good data.
“By making ISO’s extensive portfolio of environmental data standards accessible and easy to navigate, this dashboard gives governments, institutions, and communities a practical tool to drive more transparent, informed, and impactful decision-making,” said Ms Garcia Nebra.
“Environmental data is no longer a technical issue - it’s a strategic enabler of effective climate and nature policy. Standards are essential to ensuring that the data we rely on is consistent, comparable, and trustworthy across borders.
“Showcasing the dashboard at UNEA-7 underscores Kenya’s role as a hub for global environmental policy and multilateral cooperation. It also serves as a broader call to action: to make use of the tools that already exist, avoid duplication, and accelerate progress through collaboration and shared standards.”
Esther Ngari, Managing Director of the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), welcomed the platform’s relevance for Kenya and the wider region.
“This dashboard is a valuable tool for turning global environmental commitments into action on the ground,” Ms Ngari said.
“For Kenya and many other countries, access to clear, consistent, and interoperable data is essential to deliver results. Standards provide the backbone for this, and KEBS is committed to promoting their use to support national development and environmental goals.”
The dashboard offers a searchable, user-friendly interface that allows users to explore standards by theme, data type, or sustainability priority - from green finance to AI governance. This helps researchers, regulators, standards bodies, and other stakeholders identify practical tools to support national and international environmental goals.
Adam Stingemore, Chief Development Officer at Standards Australia, said with interest in environmental data surging globally, this platform arrives at exactly the right time.
“We’re proud to have worked with ISO to deliver a resource that not only identifies the standards we already have but also shows how they can be applied to meet today’s biggest environmental challenges — including those being debated right now at UNEA-7,” Mr Stingemore said.
“Whether you’re a policymaker working on data governance, a technical expert tackling interoperability, or an environmental advocate demanding better information, this tool helps you see where standards fit, and how they can be used. It’s practical, accessible, and grounded in international consensus.”
ISO encourages stakeholders globally, including across Kenya and East Africa to engage with the tool and consider how global standards can support national quality infrastructure, environmental planning, and data-driven policy implementation.
To explore the dashboard and learn more, visit: www.iso.org/environmental-data.
