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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Decoding ESG Text
Friday Reading Edition 231 (20th December 2024)
An informative and practical book that unravels the intricate web of ESG, or Environmental, Social, and Governance principles, guiding readers through its multifaceted components. The book begins by introducing readers to the fundamental concepts of ESG, explaining its significance in today's corporate landscape.
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Friday Reading Edition 230 (13th December 2024)
The geopolitical climate is uncertain even after the US election. Much hinges on the exact trade policy to be implemented under the incoming Trump administration, with a tail risk of a global trade war. The new US administration's stance towards Ukraine, and Europe's response, will be key to watch.
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Friday Reading Edition 228 (29th November 2024)
While agreement was reached on carbon market regulation, the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) agreement has been widely criticised, with many commentators arguing that the goal has not gone far enough to supply the funding that developing countries require to achieve their nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and adaptation plans.
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Friday Reading Edition 228 (29th November 2024)
Climate finance and carbon markets took centre stage at the 2024 UN Climate Conference (COP29), which strongly focused on increasing funding and creating effective carbon market mechanisms. COP29 was also the first ever “Finance COP,” agreeing to mobilise $300 billion of climate finance, falling short of the trillion-dollar figure demanded by developing countries.
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Friday Reading Edition 228 (29th November 2024)
This podcast to discuss the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan and how Donald Trump’s re-election could change global climate action.
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