Articles and Publications
When the Dry Spell Doesn’t End: What Are Farmers’ and Insurers’ Next Moves In the Face of a Megadrought?
https://riskandinsurance.com/when-the-dry-spell-doesnt-end-what-are-farmers-and-insurers-next-moves-in-the-face-of-a-megadrought/
What does a regional adaptation plan could look like? The case of water management and sustainable agriculture in Thailand
The Green Climate Fund is taking the first step to adapt and transform water management infrastructures, processes, and agriculture planning by investing 17.5 million USD in Thailand, post COP 26. Read more to know how.
Haiti Earthquake in 2021: Could it have been anticipated?
The major Haiti earthquake 2021 occured only 11 years after the previous one. Learn about how such an event was possible? Is there a link between the two events? How can one estimate the current risk on a site?
CYMO Beirut Visual Assessment
Parametric Insurance: The Insurance protecting nature
https://www.postonline.co.uk/commercial/7734871/intelligence-insurance-protecting-nature
Group AXA relies on parametric insurance
https://www.argusdelassurance.com/les-assureurs/compagnies/climat-axa-mise-sur-l-assurance-parametrique.147405
AXA Climate Parametric insurance capabilities
https://axaxl.com/fast-fast-forward/articles/lets-talk-axa-global-parametrics
2021 European Summer Floods: A warning about the climate-induced increase in flood risk?
The 2021 Central European Floods rise an alert on the importance to consolidate and update flood risk management plans. The frequency and severity of floods is expected to increase in this region along the 21st century.
Strengthening drought resilience through satellite data and analytics
Strengthening drought resilience through satellite data and analyticsClimate risks could impact crop production and result in financial...
Impact of climate change on the agricultural sector
Parametric solution that aims to compensate for the loss of revenues for cooperative, agri-holding, and agricultural product transformers that experience lower harvest due to adverse weather conditions.
Innovative post hurricane protection for endangered Mesoamerican Coral Reef goes live with insurance carrier confirmed
https://climate.axa/how-insurance-coverage-is-protecting-coral-reefs-from-hurricanes
Why are the ‘Zombie’ fires in Siberia a ticking climate bomb?
In 2019 and 2020, Siberia suffered from huge wildfires especially in its northern part which is unusual. This situation is a perfect example of the effect of climate change. Let’s deep inside the Siberian forests!
Will the warm winters in Europe leave energy suppliers cold?
In 2020, Europe had its warmest winter on record since at least 1850. Learn more about the causes, the influence of climate change on these mild winter events and the impacts on energy sector.
When the wind blows: The role of parametric insurance in renewable energy
https://axaxl.com/fast-fast-forward/articles/when-the-wind-blows-the-role-of-parametric-insurance-in-renewable-energy
Does the sea level rise due to climate change play a role in the decision to move the capital Jakarta ?
In 2019, Indonesia announced that it would move its capital from Jakarta to Kalimantan due to recurrent traffic congestion and flooding. Find out how climate change influenced this decision.
How investing in Mangroves and Sea Walls today could reduce Vietnam’s future climate risks by billions of dollars
Since 1970s, climate change has driven an upward trend in Mississippi’s high river levels, hindering the waterway transport sector. Solutions to mitigate high river level risks at a regional and local scale are proposed.
Climate Insurance missing the mark? The urgency to review the fundamentals!
https://www.eficiens.com/assurance-climat
A cold snap in Texas… How unexpected?
In February 2021, Texas endured a series of cold spells that broke the historical records of many cities, with temperatures. Learn more about the causes, impacts on infrastructure and the predictability of these events.