All Environmental Risk articles – Page 2
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Webinar: Climate change risk - it’s time to step up
How do risk managers prepare an adaptation plan in the face of increasing weather extremes?
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Expect more scrutiny on carbon-intensive industries in 2023 - Clyde & Co
Corporates and governments will increasingly be held to account for climate-related human rights failings
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Insurance sector ‘perfectly positioned’ for carbon removal action
Swiss Re’s senior risk manager advises underwriters to not be ‘scared’ of providing cover for carbon removal
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ESG presents ‘significant exposure’ for D&Os
Fallout from a global recession, lax cyber security and an uptick in litigation are other key risk drivers for 2023
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The Climate School launches module for risk managers
Airmic and AXA Climate back training for risk specialists preparing their companies for climate risks
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ESG is now a ‘key focus’ for risk managers - WTW
75% of European risk professionals believe their role in ESG initiatives and strategy should be active or more active
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IDF calls for ‘convergence’ of insurance and disaster risk management
As key milestones announced at COP27, IDF heralds the industry’s ability to influence “systemic change”
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Risk managers demand shift from insurers
Traditional insurance products may not be fit for purpose in the face of evolving climate risks
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Climate risk still not a priority, warns Airmic
Risk professionals are prioritising near-term natural peril threats, at the expense of longer-term climate impacts
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Climate risks could undermine viability of world’s key waterways
Rising physical climate risks, such as coastal inundation and extreme heat and wind, could impact key shipping lanes
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WEF: Near-term crises dominate risk agenda
Environmental and cyber risks are being overshadowed by short-term economic concerns for G20 business leaders
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COP27: ‘Climate change is a risk management problem on a global scale’
Businesses must plan for low-likelihood, high-severity risks and adapt quicker to avoid ’ruin scenario’, urges report
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COP27: Time to confront a warming Europe
Temperatures in Europe have increased at over twice the global average over the past 30 years - WMO
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COP27: Egypt moots catastrophe pool to build climate resilience
Ahead of COP27, insurance industry experts gathered to discuss innovative approaches to transferring catastrophic risk
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COP27: ‘Tangible progress’ essential to close climate finance gap
The impacts of climate change can be seen around the world in 2022, at a growing cost burden
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How exposed is your supply chain to modern slavery?
80% of the global population – some 6.25 billion people - live in regions where there is a high or extreme risk of modern slavery
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Surface flood risk to rise in 80% of European countries
Mainland Europe could see a 23% increase in surface water loss by mid century as a result of climate change - JBA
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Climate change is becoming number one global risk
Geopolitical risks come in second place, overtaking cyber and pandemic risks - Future Risks Report
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Climate change: Fatal distraction
This year’s StrategicRISK survey shows climate-related risks are the ‘in’ thing for boards, but for how long?
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Energy crisis is hampering progress towards Net Zero - Zurich
Development of a voluntary carbon market is essential to keeping global temperature increases below 2°C