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NewsClimate change will drive disruption within food & drink sector - WTW
Three quarters of food & drink firms cite lack of supply chain insurance solutions as among their biggest challenges
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2022 global nat cat claims breach $100 billion
Global losses from floods were above average, the main event being flooding in eastern Australia in February-March 2022
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How humanity averted an environmental catastrophe
The success of the 1987 Montreal Protocol is proof all is not lost in the fight against climate change
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Global warming likely to overshoot 1.5C by 2030s, warns IPCC
Changes in the food sector, electricity, transport, industry, buildings and land-use can reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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Damage from New Zealand catastrophes to exceed $10 billion
Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland floods to erode profitability of property insurers in New Zealand
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New Zealand’s North Island suffers widespread flooding
Around a third of New Zealand’s population live in areas affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, many without power
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Global freeze map will help with business continuity
Freeze risk regularly impacts equipment and infrastructure which is often hidden and enclosed within a building
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Global nat cat losses surpassed $313 billion in 2022 - Aon
Flood losses in Australia broke the historical record and monsoonal floods in Pakistan had a far-reaching humanitarian impact
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Allianz Risk Barometer: BI and cyber top threats in Asia Pacific
Climate-related concerns increase in Asia Pacific, with natural catastrophes and climate change amongst the top five risks
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APAC nat cat losses cost $70 billion in 2022
In parts of China, a prolonged drought and heatwave disrupted shipping and hydroelectric production
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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie brings heavy rain to Western Australia
Floodwater has triggered multiple evacuations, many roads around the Fitzroy River are impassable
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Eastern Australia floods top 2022 ex-US cat losses for insurers
The floods generated an industry loss of $4.7 billion, while the Fukushima Earthquake caused $3.9 billion in claims - CRESTA
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2023 to be one of Earth’s “hottest on record”
Mean temp rise up to 1.3°C above pre-industrial period as warmer conditions return to the tropical Pacific
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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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La Niña shows signs of declining strength
The climatic cyle typically increases chances of above-average rainfall for northern and eastern Australia during summer
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PERILS pegs Southeast Australia floods at $791m
The floods primarily affected the states of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania during October 2022
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The Climate School launches new module for risk managers
Parima and AXA Climate back training for risk specialists preparing their companies for climate risks
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Australia continues to warm; rainfall becomes more intense
State of the Climate Report shows an increase in extreme heat events, intense heavy rainfall, longer fire seasons and sea level rise
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AIIB pledges climate-resilient infrastructure investments
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has joined the Coalition for Climate Resilient Investment
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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
