Since March 2020, Airmic has been issuing Friday Reading, a curated series of readings and knowledge resources sent by email to Airmic members. The objective of Airmic Friday Reading was initially to keep members informed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, Airmic Friday Reading has evolved in scope to include content on a wide range of subjects with each email edition following a theme. This page is a searchable archive of all the readings and knowledge resources that have been shared.
Friday Reading Edition 306 (14th August 2031)
This session equips business leaders and risk managers with practical, action-oriented insights on navigating a changing climate. We’ll start with a clear overview of climate risk drivers: extreme weather – including drought and wildfires – shifting regulatory landscapes, and escalating loss trends—and translate these into tangible steps your organisation can take today.
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Friday Reading Edition 306 (14th August 2026)
The UK is facing a growing wildfire crisis this year, with prolonged hot, dry weather fuelling blazes across our moors, farmland and urban parks. This blog explores why wildfires are becoming more frequent and severe, the role climate change plays in heightening the risk, and the wider consequences for our landscapes and water supplies.
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Friday Reading Edition 306 (14th August 2027)
The global wildfires of July 2026 show why geographic wildfire correlation is more complex than it first appears: climate connects fire potential, but local factors determine wildfire.
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Friday Reading Edition 306 (14th August 2028)
El Niño conditions have been present since June 2026 and are expected to strengthen into the 2026 to 2027 winter. Regional effects vary widely, from drought in the Philippines, the Caribbean, and Australia, to flooding along parts of South America and the southern United States.
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Friday Reading Edition 306 (14th August 2029)
Architects, landscape architects, engineers, and other design professionals involved in master planning projects must be aware of the constant threat of wildfires. Planning can’t prevent all damage, but can help residential or industrial developments minimise the loss of life and property.
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Friday Reading Edition 306 (14th August 2030)
In the simplest terms, drought is defined by a lack of water. Unlike most other extreme weather, drought tends to build up over time and can last from as little as a few weeks up to several years.
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