Click here for the Friday Reading Search, a searchable archive of reading and knowledge resources

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.

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Swiss Re, 22nd January 2025
Friday Reading Edition 235 (7th February 2025)
Wildfires are natural disasters that have become more frequent and severe, posing increased wildfire risk to communities and ecosystems worldwide. In recent years, areas like California have experienced significant economic and insured losses due to these events, including the 2025 LA wildfires.
Geographical, 10th January 2025
Friday Reading Edition 235 (7th February 2025)
From the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society – hydroclimate whiplash events are rapid swings between wet and dry weather are increasing worldwide – and are a key explanation for the Los Angeles wildfires.
FM, 8th December 2024
Friday Reading Edition 235 (7th February 2025)
Europe saw record-breaking floods in autumn 2024. And climate change is likely playing a role in the increasing risk of these natural catastrophes.
Previsico, 26th July 2024
Friday Reading Edition 235 (7th February 2025)
Did you know that global flood losses are set to increase five-fold by 2050? This on-demand webinar covers the growing flood problem and how it is set to impact us all.
Zurich, 3rd May 2024
Friday Reading Edition 235 (7th February 2025)
Is global warming making natural hazards worse? Find out how hurricanes, floods, droughts and wildfires are being affected by climate change – and why hope lies on the horizon.
Airmic (with Barnett Waddingham), 4th June 2024
Friday Reading Edition 234 (31st January 2025)
Horizon scanning for organisational development purposes is research that looks forward at possible events in time, with an emphasis on the medium to long term.
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Walter Isaacson
Friday Reading Edition 234 (31st January 2025)
Walter Isaacson charts Elon Musk’s journey from humble beginnings to one of the wealthiest people on the planet – but is Musk a genius or a jerk?
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Tom Goodwin
Friday Reading Edition 231 (20th December 2024)
Learn how to keep your business relevant, meet new customer expectations and leverage technology. Bestselling author and business influencer Tom Goodwin is back with this entirely revised new edition of Digital Darwinism. This book guides you through the unrelenting pace of change and uncertainty facing business leaders today.
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Chatham House, 12th December 2024
Friday Reading Edition 230 (13th December 2024)
The brief imposition of martial law and domestic infighting risks sidetracking the country at a time of intensified threat.
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WTW, 10th December 2024
Friday Reading Edition 230 (13th December 2024)
The threat to vessels, undersea cables, and offshore oil installations has increased due to the availability of advanced weapons and the willingness of certain states – particularly Russia and Iran – to disregard international maritime laws.