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]