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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WTW, 13th February 2024
Friday Reading Edition 190 (23rd February 2024)
“A question four moment” refers to a step in a military planning framework, which deliberately forces the planner to consider if the situation has changed since they started work.
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CNBC, 15th August 2023
Friday Reading Edition 190 (23rd February 2024)
Nabi Abdullaev, partner at Control Risks, discusses the international companies that remain in Russia despite increasing criticism.
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S-RM: Navigating geopolitical turmoil , 14th February 2024
Friday Reading Edition 189 (16th February 2024)
The 'super election year' is off to a turbulent start with geopolitics continuing to dominate headlines in 2024. With this in mind, how should businesses prepare for the risks already in play and the potential turmoil to come?
techUK, 16th January 2024
Friday Reading Edition 189 (16th February 2024)
As more people head to the polls in 2024 than in any previous year, what is the potential impact of deepfakes and disinformation on elections?
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Edelman
Friday Reading Edition 189 (16th February 2024)
The 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals a new paradox at the heart of society. Rapid innovation offers the promise of a new era of prosperity, but instead risks exacerbating trust issues, leading to further societal instability and political polarisation. In a year where half the global population can vote in new leaders, the acceptance of innovation is essential to the success of our society.
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Swiss Re, 23rd November 2023
Friday Reading Edition 181 (1st December 2023)
The UN's COP28 climate meeting convenes this month, offering leaders another chance to refocus their efforts to tackle greenhouse gas emissions and spur a just energy transition. Staying on course is mission critical.
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Zurich, 20th November 2023
Friday Reading Edition 181 (1st December 2023)
The world’s attention is about to shift to Dubai, host to the COP28 climate conference. But what is COP28 and what does it hope to achieve?
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World Economic Forum, 13th November 2023
Friday Reading Edition 181 (1st December 2023)
Here's what to understand about the UN Climate Summit and why it's so important.
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McKinsey & Co
Friday Reading Edition 181 (1st December 2023)
McKinsey’s online hub on the COP28 summit, streaming live from Dubai, UAE, from 30 November to 12 December – Stay ahead of the curve on the pathway to COP28.
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Control Risks
Friday Reading Edition 181 (1st December 2023)
The need for many businesses to catch up on their climate adaptation needs has never been more pressing, but financial support from governments to achieve this will be meagre and geopolitical competition will make access to critical supplies increasingly difficult.
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