

Climate change in the frame as Australia battles further floods
The phenomenon of climate change has been raised once again as Australia suffers another severe flood – the fourth of its kind in an 18-month period
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Amazon in major solar push as it launches micromobility hub
Global giant Amazon is to rollout its first UK micromobility hub which will see the use of
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Sustainability plea as world looks to Ukraine’s future
Campaigners have called for the rebuilding of war-torn Ukraine to be undertaken using sustainable energy systems
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UK announces plans to protect critical minerals
The UK has opened a new intelligence centre which is tasked with ensuring that the country had the critical minerals required to support its economy and a move to net zero
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Atradius highlights downsides of supply strategy shift
Trade credit insurer Atradius has warned against businesses making any major changes to their production strategy
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Australia and India strengthen metals supply chain
Australia and India have agreed to a partnership to strengthen their co-operation in developing critical metal projects and supply chains, Australia’s resources minister said
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Are we facing a looming migration catastrophe?
Here at Emerging Risks we like to think we have a fairly decent handle on the world of risk (well, we hope so!) but really, despite the reams of coverage we give to climate change, cyber risk and life sciences risks, to name but a few of the broader subject areas we touch upon
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The Big Question: has economic recovery put new strain on the global supply chain?
The global supply chain continues to come under extreme pressure and the likelihood of the pressure easing in the months to come is remote
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Energy spending signals an opportunity for the industry
The world’s level of energy investment is set to increase by 8% in 2022 to well over $2 trillion, with clean energy accounting for the majority of that figure
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Risk in focus: Vinay Shrivastava
The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) talks to Vinay Shrivastava, CFIRM, Risk Management Director, Turner & Townsend Infrastructure on what a career in risk is like and what advice they would share with people looking for a position in risk management
Read moreRisk in focus: Daniel Buciu
The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) talks to Daniel Bucui, Head of Risk Management & Insurance, OMV Petrom on what a career in risk is like and what advice they would share with people looking for a position in risk management
Read moreRisk in focus: Ruth Macdonald
The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) talks to Ruth Macdonald, MIRM, IRMCert Risk Facilitator Risk Team, NHS Borders on what a career in risk is really like and what advice they would share with people looking for a career in the industry
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Physical cyber risk in a changing geopolitical landscape
Cybersecurity is now at the top of the agenda for businesses, with physical cyber risk an important aspect of the risk landscape, according to Lloyd’s
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From crypto Picassos to frozen anthrax
This year’s 10th anniversary SONAR report from Swiss Re covers 14 emerging risk topics across technological, economic, social and environmental areas
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