2024 "World Metrology Day" Theme Release (with Chinese and English Release Notes)
Release Date:
2024-04-23 14:32
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New Sayings of the City
May 20, 2024, is the 25th "World Metrology Day"
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) and the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) have released
The global theme for World Metrology Day 2024 —
"Sustainability"
May 20, 2024, is the 25th "World Metrology Day"
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) and the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) have released
The global theme for World Metrology Day 2024 —
"Sustainability"
World Metrology Day
World Metrology Day commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention on May 20, 1875. The Metre Convention laid the foundation for establishing a globally coordinated measurement system, supporting scientific discovery and innovation, industrial manufacturing, international trade, as well as improving quality of life and global environmental protection. In November 2023, at the UNESCO General Conference, May 20 was designated as the UNESCO International Day, officially declaring May 20 each year as "World Metrology Day," which will greatly raise global awareness of the role of metrology in daily life.
Explanation of the 2024 World Metrology Day Theme Release
Press release
WORLD METROLOGY DAY – 20 May 2024
May 20 is World Metrology Day, commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in Paris in 1875. This convention laid the foundation for establishing a globally coordinated measurement system, supporting scientific discovery and innovation, industrial manufacturing, international trade, as well as improving quality of life and global environmental protection.
20 May is World Metrology Day, commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in Paris, in 1875. This treaty provides the basis for a worldwide coherent measurement system that underpins scientific discovery and innovation, industrial manufacturing and international trade, as well as the improvement of the quality of life and the protection of the global environment.
The theme for World Metrology Day 2024 is Sustainability, chosen for its relevance to various measurement opportunities crucial for fostering a sustainable global economy and environment. Examples include measuring energy use in industries, buildings and transportation, managing resources in agriculture and forestry, identifying pollution sources, and setting targets for environmental protection. Accurate measurements of vehicle emissions and fuel consumption are vital for regulatory compliance and designing sustainable transportation options. The assessment and management of manufacturing processes and waste streams, facilitated by accurate measurements, contribute to improved environmental stewardship.
Across the world, national metrology laboratories continually advance measurement science by developing and validating new measurement techniques at the necessary level of sophistication. The national metrology institutes participate in measurement comparisons coordinated by the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM) or by the Regional Metrology Organizations, to ensure the reliability of measurement results worldwide.
The International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) develops International Recommendations, which aim to align and harmonize requirements worldwide in many fields. The OIML also operates the OIML Certification System (OIML-CS) which facilitates international acceptance and global trade of regulated measuring instruments.
These international metrology systems provide the necessary assurance and confidence that measurements are accurate, providing a sound basis for global trade today and helping us to prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.
For more information, including messages from the Directors, posters, and celebrations, please visit www.worldmetrologyday.org
and a list of events, is available at www.worldmetrologyday.org
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