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Does it matter what you call it? Reflections on how companies voluntarily disclose their adaptation activities

Does it matter what you call it? Reflections on how companies voluntarily disclose their adaptation activities

a working paper by Swenja Surminski, Karoliina Isoaho 30 September, 2015

Adapting to climate change requires the engagement of a wide range of stakeholders, including the private sector. However, little is still known about if and how corporations, particularly those operating … read more »


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Managing unnatural disaster risk from climate extremes

a research article by Swenja Surminski 26 March, 2014

Mechler, R. Bouwer, R.M., Linnerooth-Bayer, J.,  Hochrainer-Stigler, S., Aerts, J.C.J.H., Surminski, S., Williges, K. (2014): Managing unnatural disaster risk from climate extremes. Nature Climate Change  4, 235–237 (2014) External link to … read more »



The role of insurance risk transfer in encouraging climate investment in developing countries

The role of insurance risk transfer in encouraging climate investment in developing countries

a research article by Swenja Surminski 26 March, 2013

In: Dupuy, P-M., Viñuales, J. E. (eds.) Harnessing foreign investment to promote environmental protection. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, pp. 228-250.