Core Viewpoint - The natural resources standardization work has achieved new progress and established a new framework since the "14th Five-Year Plan," guided by Xi Jinping's thought and the National Standardization Development Outline [1][3]. Group 1: High-Quality Standard System - The Ministry of Natural Resources, in collaboration with 18 departments, has issued the "Action Plan for Implementing the National Standardization Development Outline (2024-2025)" to advance standardization tasks in various fields such as resource conservation, ecological restoration, and rural revitalization [3]. - A comprehensive natural resources standard system has been established, covering 13 standard sub-systems and 52 professional categories, focusing on integrated management, resource categories, and information technology [3][4]. - The establishment of a new "1+4+15" organizational system aims to enhance the integration of standardization efforts across departments, with a focus on cross-sectoral standards in natural resources [4]. Group 2: Key Standards Supply - During the "14th Five-Year Plan," there has been a strong emphasis on urgent standard supply, enhancing support capabilities in key areas such as land space planning and natural resource protection [5][6]. - Standards have been published to improve natural resource management, including guidelines for natural resource asset accounting and ecological restoration [6][7]. - The focus on energy and resource security has led to the development of standards for food, energy, and geographic information safety [7][8]. Group 3: International Standardization - The Ministry of Natural Resources is actively involved in international standardization, with four units participating in ISO technical organizations, and has converted 41 international standards into national standards [9][10]. - China has led the development of 23 international standards, marking a 50% increase compared to the "13th Five-Year Plan," and has published 34 foreign versions of standards [10]. Group 4: New Mechanisms and Quality Improvement - The Ministry has issued measures to enhance the quality of natural resource standards and improve service capabilities, focusing on problem-oriented approaches and refined management [12][13]. - A new mechanism for joint development and publication of standards across departments has been established to ensure consistency and effectiveness [17]. Group 5: Future Directions - Looking ahead to the "15th Five-Year Plan," the focus will be on optimizing the standard system, supporting high-quality development, and enhancing international influence in standardization [15][16]. - The emphasis will be on urgent needs, with advanced standards supporting green development and resource security [16][17].

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]

Core Insights - The 56th World Standards Day on October 14 focused on the theme of standards empowering high-quality development of natural resources, with the Ministry of Natural Resources summarizing achievements in standardization during the 14th Five-Year Plan and outlining directions for the 15th Five-Year Plan [1] Group 1: Achievements in Standardization - A high-quality standard system was established, including a top-level design framework with 13 sub-systems and 52 professional categories, comprising over 3,700 standards [2] - A total of 857 national and industry standards were published in key areas over the past five years, supporting various sectors such as land space planning, ecological protection, and energy resource security [2] - The international influence of standards was enhanced, with 23 international standards developed, marking a 50% increase compared to the 13th Five-Year Plan [2] Group 2: Future Directions for Standardization - The focus for the 15th Five-Year Plan will be on optimizing and upgrading the standard system, integrating new fields such as marine carbon sinks and smart city spatial planning [3] - There will be an emphasis on urgent needs, particularly in green development and resource security, with a push for standards in emerging industries like deep-sea exploration and smart connected vehicles [3] - The plan includes actions to enhance international standardization efforts, supporting Chinese experts in international organizations and leading the development of international 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 mineral production, among others, through online platforms [4]