Core Insights - The 56th World Standards Day focused on the theme of empowering high-quality development of natural resources, with the Ministry of Natural Resources summarizing the achievements of standardization work during the 14th Five-Year Plan and outlining directions for the 15th Five-Year Plan [1] Group 1: Achievements during the 14th Five-Year Plan - A high-quality standard system was established, including a top-level design document that encompasses 13 sub-systems and 52 professional categories, with over 3,700 standards developed [2] - A total of 857 national and industry standards were published in key areas over five years, supporting various sectors such as land space planning, ecological protection, and geological disaster prevention [2] - International influence was enhanced with the development and publication of 23 international standards, a 50% increase compared to the 13th Five-Year Plan, and the promotion of 41 international standards for domestic conversion [2] - A mechanism for innovation was introduced, leading to the free public access of 2,067 existing standards and extensive training on standardization [2] Group 2: Focus Areas for the 15th Five-Year Plan - The optimization and upgrading of the standard system will be prioritized, with an emphasis on integrating standards for nine resource categories and emerging fields such as marine carbon sinks and smart cities [3] - Key areas such as green development and resource security will see accelerated standard development, particularly in emerging industries like deep-sea exploration and smart vehicles [3] - High-level international engagement will be pursued, with initiatives to support Chinese experts in international organizations and lead the formulation of international standards [3] - The effectiveness of standard implementation will be ensured through continuous evaluation and lifecycle management, promoting the practical application of standards [3] Group 3: Expert Contributions - Experts from various sectors provided insights on standards related to land space planning, digital governance of natural resources, and ecological restoration of mining areas, among others, through online platforms [4]