First Global ISO Standard for Organizational Biodiversity: ISO 17298 Bilingual Version Released
On May 15, 2026, the Japanese Standards Association released the bilingual version of ISO 17298, the world's first ISO standard for organizational biodiversity strategies. This standard is interoperable with international frameworks such as SDGs Goal 15 and TNFD, providing measurable action guidelines for biodiversity conservation and restoration.
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## First Global ISO Standard for Organizational Biodiversity: ISO 17298 Bilingual Version Released
The Japanese Standards Association (HQ: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Chairperson: Hiroshi Asahi) released the bilingual version of 'ISO 17298', the world's first ISO standard for organizational biodiversity, on May 15, 2026.
ISO 17298:2025 Biodiversity - Biodiversity considerations in organizational strategy and operations - Requirements and guidance
Original Publication Date: 2025-10-06
Biodiversity is essential for the health of ecosystems, economies, and local communities. As nature loss accelerates, this standard provides a critical tool for organizations to take measurable and accountable actions to protect and restore biodiversity.
### Why ISO 17298 is Important
More than half of the world's GDP, equivalent to 44 trillion USD, depends moderately or highly on nature. As risks related to biodiversity rise, regulatory, reputational, and operational pressures are also increasing. ISO 17298 helps organizations transition from 'intention' to 'action'.
### Integrating Biodiversity into Broader Sustainability Efforts
ISO 17298 is designed to be interoperable with widely used initiatives such as ISO 14001, ISO 26000, the TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures), and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It directly contributes to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, particularly SDG Goal 15, 'Life on Land'.
### Consequences of Biodiversity Loss
When biodiversity is lost, companies face increased operational costs, supply chain disruption, regulatory risks, and reputational risks. Taking action on biodiversity strengthens an organization's business, enables access to nature-positive finance, and builds trust with customers, regulators, and society.
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### About the Japanese Standards Association (JSA) Group
Established in December 1945. As Japan's comprehensive standardization organization, JSA engages in various activities including the development and publication of JIS, ISO, and IEC standards, provision of seminars, and registration/certification for various management systems.
The Japanese Standards Association (HQ: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Chairperson: Hiroshi Asahi) released the bilingual version of 'ISO 17298', the world's first ISO standard for organizational biodiversity, on May 15, 2026.
ISO 17298:2025 Biodiversity - Biodiversity considerations in organizational strategy and operations - Requirements and guidance
Original Publication Date: 2025-10-06
Biodiversity is essential for the health of ecosystems, economies, and local communities. As nature loss accelerates, this standard provides a critical tool for organizations to take measurable and accountable actions to protect and restore biodiversity.
### Why ISO 17298 is Important
More than half of the world's GDP, equivalent to 44 trillion USD, depends moderately or highly on nature. As risks related to biodiversity rise, regulatory, reputational, and operational pressures are also increasing. ISO 17298 helps organizations transition from 'intention' to 'action'.
### Integrating Biodiversity into Broader Sustainability Efforts
ISO 17298 is designed to be interoperable with widely used initiatives such as ISO 14001, ISO 26000, the TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures), and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It directly contributes to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, particularly SDG Goal 15, 'Life on Land'.
### Consequences of Biodiversity Loss
When biodiversity is lost, companies face increased operational costs, supply chain disruption, regulatory risks, and reputational risks. Taking action on biodiversity strengthens an organization's business, enables access to nature-positive finance, and builds trust with customers, regulators, and society.
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### About the Japanese Standards Association (JSA) Group
Established in December 1945. As Japan's comprehensive standardization organization, JSA engages in various activities including the development and publication of JIS, ISO, and IEC standards, provision of seminars, and registration/certification for various management systems.
FAQ
ISO 17298とはどのような規格ですか？
組織の戦略及び事業における生物多様性の考慮に関する、世界初のISO規格（要求事項及び指針）です。
ISO 17298の対訳版はいつ発行されましたか？
2026年5月15日（金）に日本規格協会から発行されました。
この規格は他のサステナビリティの取り組みとどう関係しますか？
ISO 14001、ISO 26000、TNFD、SDGs（特に目標15）などと相互運用可能に設計されています。
生物多様性に取り組むことで組織が得られるメリットは何ですか？
事業の強化、ネイチャーポジティブ・ファイナンスへのアクセス向上、顧客や規制当局との信頼構築につながります。
日本規格協会とはどのような組織ですか？
1945年設立の総合的標準化機関で、JISやISO規格の開発、頒布、セミナー提供、マネジメントシステム審査登録などを行っています。