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31/07/2019
Talking about my generation - The Resilience Post

Over the course of its seventy-year history, ISO has undergone a remarkable transformation, keeping pace with, and redefining its role in, a fast-changing world. But how have personal attitudes and responsibilities changed over the same time? We go family-style on a big platter of environmental issues. More often than not, it’s the simple things in life that give us reason to pause and consider how lucky we are. [ 1,048 more word ]
http://resiliencepost.com/2017/08/02/talking-about-my-generation-2/

Our relationship to the environment has changed over time. Which generation are you?

23/07/2019
Religious Extremism #4 - Christian Extremism

Episode 14 of our podcast ''An intelligent look at terrorism with Phil Gurski'' is now available to download for free.

In this episode, former Canadian intelligence analyst Phil Gurski analyses if Christian extremism is a thing and how it really poses a threat.

Have a listen today!

EPISODE 14 - In our continuing series on religious terrorism, it is time to look at Christian extremist violence. While Christianity is often associated with 'turn the other cheek' there are individuals and groups who use scripture to call for, and justify, acts of terrorism much like members of oth...

15/07/2019
New ISO standard for urban resilience in development - The Resilience Post

Work on a new International Standard for , led by the United Nations, has just kicked off, aiming to help local governments build safer and more sustainable urban environments!
https://resiliencepost.com/2019/07/12/new-iso-standard-for-urban-resilience-in-development/

Work on a new International Standard for urban resilience, has just kicked off, aiming to help local governments build safer and more sustainable urban environments.

12/07/2019
One in 10 IT pros would steal data if leaving a job - The Resilience Post

A survey of 320 IT experts found that one in 10 respondents admitted they would try to take as much company information with them as possible before leaving their jobs!
https://resiliencepost.com/2019/07/09/one-in-10-it-pros-would-steal-data-if-leaving-a-job/

Many companies are starting to better understand the risks from insider threats, which a recently published whitepaper said may actually be a larger issue.

10/07/2019
Sharing economy gets boost with new ISO international committee - The Resilience Post

It is one of the fastest-growing areas of the world economy, and it’s not slowing. Books, cars, flats and everything in between is up for sharing these days, and it's big business. https://resiliencepost.com/2019/07/08/sharing-economy-gets-boost-with-new-iso-international-committee/

Books, cars, flats and everything in between is up for sharing these days, and it's big business. ISO has recently established a technical committee to support this new business model in reaching its full potential.

09/07/2019
Heading abroad for health

With the current level of income disparity between nations, even those geographically close to one another, it is hardly surprising that the provision of public services can vary a great deal from country to country.

This is nowhere more the case than with healthcare, in which the relatively new phenomenon of “medical tourism” is already booming.

With the current level of income disparity between nations, even those geographically close to one another, it is hardly surprising that the provision of public services can vary a great deal from country to country. This is nowhere more the case than with healthcare, in which the relatively new phe...

02/07/2019
Understanding risk with new International Standard

When the only certainty is uncertainty, the IEC and ISO ‘risk management toolbox’ helps organizations to keep ahead of threats that could be detrimental to their success!

When the only certainty is uncertainty, the IEC and ISO ‘risk management toolbox’ helps organizations to keep ahead of threats that could be detrimental to their success.

01/07/2019
Toronto unveils ‘resilience’ strategy to counteract future effects of climate change - The Resilience Post

The city of Toronto unveiled a broad set of recommendations to counter and manage the effects of climate change as part of its “resilience” strategy. https://resiliencepost.com/2019/07/01/toronto-unveils-resilience-strategy-to-counteract-future-effects-of-climate-change/

The city of Toronto unveiled a broad set of recommendations to counter and manage the effects of climate change as part of its “resilience” strategy.

01/07/2019
The disconnect in declaring a climate emergency and approving a pipeline - The Resilience Post

On June 18, the government of Canada declared a national . The next day, the same government approved the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, which will be able to move almost 600,000 barrels of oil per day from Alberta to the Port of Burnaby in British Columbia. https://resiliencepost.com/2019/07/01/the-disconnect-in-declaring-a-climate-emergency-and-approving-a-pipeline/

On June 18, the government of Canada declared a national climate emergency. The next day, the same government approved the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion (TMX)

30/06/2019
Resilient Animals – Invasive species, explained - The Resilience Post

Invasive species cost the global economy over a trillion dollars each year. In this video, find out how these non-native organisms are introduced into an ecosystem, how they impact local communities, and which measures can be taken to help prevent the introduction of invasive species. https://resiliencepost.com/2019/06/30/resilient-animals-invasive-species-explained/

Find out how these non-native organisms are introduced into an ecosystem, how they impact local communities, and which measures can be taken to help prevent the introduction of invasive species.

28/06/2019
Managing the impact of climate change: First International Standard for adaptation published

When some of the world’s biggest companies value climate risks to their businesses at nearly one trillion dollars, the impact of cannot be ignored. Businesses need to adapt, and the new International Standard has just been developed to help.

When some of the world’s biggest companies value climate risks to their businesses at nearly one trillion dollars, the impact of climate change cannot be ignored. Businesses need to adapt, and a new International Standard has just been developed to help.

28/06/2019
Is it that important to lay terrorism charges for acts of terrorism? - The Resilience Post

A government which chose to minimise terrorist offences in 2019 would face a great deal of opposition, most notably the dreaded ‘soft on terrorism’ accusation. So do not expect these recommendations to be embraced any time soon.

It might strike the reader as odd that someone with so much invested in counter terrorism is here making the suggestion that we need to worry less about terrorism.

27/06/2019
Connecting the dots in a circular economy: a new ISO technical committee just formed - The Resilience Post

Our ‘throw away’ society is depleting the resources of our planet – and our pockets. The solution is a circular economy, where nothing is wasted, rather it gets reused or transformed! https://resiliencepost.com/2019/06/25/connecting-the-dots-in-a-circular-economy-a-new-iso-technical-committee-just-formed/

While standards and initiatives abound for components of this, such as recycling, there is no current agreed global vision on how an organization can complete the circle.

25/06/2019
Safety at every level: first international standard for passenger lifts just published - The Resilience Post

There are hundreds of thousands of goods and passenger lifts in use at any given moment around the world, safely transporting us up and down buildings thanks to some pretty rigorous standards. https://resiliencepost.com/2019/06/17/safety-at-every-level-first-international-standard-for-passenger-lifts-just-published/

There are hundreds of thousands of goods and passenger lifts in use at any given moment around the world, safely transporting us up and down buildings thanks to some pretty rigorous standards.

21/06/2019
Belgium monks forced to sell prized beer online to beat resellers - The Resilience Post

Belgian monks who brew one of the world's most coveted beers are launching a website to prevent unauthorised resellers profiting from their product.
https://resiliencepost.com/2019/06/21/belgium-monks-forced-to-sell-prized-beer-online-to-beat-resellers/

Belgian monks who brew one of the world's most coveted beers are launching a website to prevent unauthorised resellers profiting from their product.

18/06/2019
Improving electoral systems with new international quality management guidance - The Resilience Post

Free and fair elections thanks to well defined and managed electoral services are at the heart of a democratic political system.

Having robust systems in place is essential for this to run smoothly. https://resiliencepost.com/2019/06/13/improving-electoral-systems-with-new-international-quality-management-guidance/

Introducing ISO/TS 54001, Quality management systems – Particular requirements for the application of ISO 9001:2015 for electoral organizations at all levels of government

17/06/2019

Episode 11 is now available!

In today's podcast, Phil focuses on Hindu terrorism and extremism in . On the go? You can download this episode for free on iTunes and Google Podcasts.

> Listen to latest episode: https://anintelligentlookatterrorism.podbean.com/

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