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 240 (14th March 2025)
Swiss Re's SONAR report covers future threats including potential clashes over new trading routes in the Arctic.
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California Wildfires Text
Friday Reading Edition 235 (7th February 2025)
Updates and analysis of the Los Angeles wildfires’ impact on people, property, and personal and commercial insurance.
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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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Friday Reading Edition 232 (17th January 2025)
As we enter 2025, the global outlook is increasingly fractured across geopolitical, environmental, societal, economic and technological domains. State-based armed conflict is the top risk for 2025.
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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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Vessels, undersea cables, and offshore oil installations increasingly becoming “gray zone” targets Text
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.
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