by Rhea Kochar | Sep 25, 2026 | Adaptation
Portugal is one of Europe’s most fire-prone countries, facing a growing wildfire risk driven by climate change, prolonged droughts, and increasingly frequent extreme heat events. Forests cover approximately 35% of its land area and contribute around 2.5% to its GDP...
by Rhea Kochar | Jun 3, 2026 | Adaptation, Insurance
Windstorms cause more forest damage in Europe than any other natural hazard. AXA Climate has developed and validated a climate-sensitive insurance framework for windthrow risk — now tested across Germany, France, Ireland, Scotland, and Denmark — that delivers credible...
by Rhea Kochar | Nov 17, 2025 | Agriculture
As COP30 unfolds in Belém, Brazil is at the center of global conversations about the nexus between climate, biodiversity, and sustainable production. While the Amazon often dominates headlines, another natural treasure—Brazil’s coral reefs—quietly plays a critical...
