Risk in Context Podcast

Risk managers' critical role in climate risk mitigation and adaptation

Risk in Context Podcast

Show Notes

As the impacts of climate change become more pronounced, and communities and businesses around the world face unprecedented challenges, multiple stakeholders from the private and public sectors met at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29, to discuss the urgency of effective adaptation and mitigation strategies to address the impacts of climate change. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Amy Barnes and Nick Faull and Marsh McLennan's Swenja Surminski share some of the key takeaways from COP29, talk about the role of insurance, and discuss how risk professionals can leverage advanced tools, technologies, and dynamic strategies to help their organizations navigate today's complex climate landscape. You can access a transcript of the episode here. Download Turning down the heat and Navigating Waterways. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com

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