Fall upward | October Highlights
Dear reader,
As November unfolds, so do the challenges and opportunities presented by our changing climate. In this edition, we bring you two insightful climate risk reports that highlight the urgent need for action. The first highlights how people view climate change, the need for city adaptation, and their growing sense of personal responsibility, while the second uncovers how organizations are addressing climate risks, providing a snapshot of the corporate approach to resilience.
Plus, don’t miss the latest insights on the global impact of the US elections from our experts Guy Miller and Matt Holmes in their new What's Brewing series—and much more!
Knowledge is the sharpest weapon in uncertain times. By staying well-informed and acting with foresight, we can face meet challenges and build resilience. That is why we are committed to delivering the very insights and resources that will keep you informed and ready to make sound decisions.
Top stories
Resilience from the ground up: assessing city-level approaches to climate risk and adaptation
⏱️ 1 min - Cities are at the center of the climate crisis. While they can amplify climate risks, they can also guard against the worst impacts of climate change. City residents hold strong opinions about the road ahead, yet their views are rarely considered.
What's Brewing? With Matt and Guy | US Elections 2024
⏱️ 10:44 min - From tariffs and protectionism to fiscal policies and geopolitical shifts, our experts Guy Miller , Chief Market Strategist and Economist and Matt Holmes , Group Head of Government and Political Affairs discuss what these changes could mean for markets, governments, and the global economy.
Climate risk management still maturing, survey finds
⏱️ 6 min - Risk managers are making strides in embedding approaches to climate-related risks into enterprise-wide risk management frameworks, but a reluctance to invest in such efforts is slowing their progress, a recent survey reveals.
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How Zurich is turning to nature to achieve net-zero
⏱️ 7 min - What have bamboo from Puerto Rico, timber from Australia and paper from the U.S. got in common? They are key materials in projects supported by Zurich as part of its net-zero ambitions.
Navigating climate risks: Maersk turns to Zurich to bolster port resilience
⏱️ 6 min - Ports are vulnerable to windstorms, flooding and storm surge. They are also exposed to climate change risks. Shipping and logistics giant A.P. Moller - Maersk wants to future-proof its ports and has turned to Zurich Resilience Solutions for support.
The role of innovation in closing protection gaps
⏱️ 18:18 min - Our Protection Gaps first episode features Paolo Mantero , Group Chief Strategy Officer, and Dirk De Nil , Global Head of Zurich Resilience Solutions , together with Vincent Landon about how technological innovations can help insurers close protection gaps.
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