The authors of this paper conduct a systematic review to synthesize existing knowledge on differential vulnerability of female entrepreneurs in Africa to climate risk, in relation to their sensitivity to extreme climate events and their adaptive capacity. Read more
This paper outlines three perspectives on the emerging concept of double materiality, along with their implications for monetary and financial policy and the challenges they raise in theory and practice. Read more
This paper explores how climate risk information produced in the context of insurance-related activities can support public climate adaptation planning. The central contribution is to outline how relevant climate risk information can translate into behaviour change, and the drivers and barriers that influence this in Sub-Saharan Africa. Read more
In this blog post Swenja Surminski discusses new research which shows that insurance policies can produce useful information on climate risks and help to build effective risk management and decision-making. Read more
In this editorial article for Brink News Swenja Surminski highlights the importance of climate risk management and resilience for public and private sector institutions. Read more
This open access book highlights the complexities around making adaptation decisions and building resilience in the face of climate risk.... Read more
This article explores how real estate investors and lenders can assess and manage the physical risks of climate change through... Read more
More than 170 countries have now introduced national policies and laws on climate change adaptation to address impacts including the... Read more
This paper from the UMFULA programme investigates the potential catalyst role of insurance in adaptation to climate change in a developing country context that is characterised by low insurance penetration and a relatively low level of government planning, analysing the problem from the perspective of insurers in South Africa, Malawi and Tanzania. Read more
