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 221 (11th October 2024)
Organisations are being advised by global security risk services firm International SOS to evacuate non-essential employees from Israel, Lebanon and neighbouring countries amid an escalating conflict in the region that is “creeping towards” the involvement of Iran and even the US.
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Friday Reading Edition 221 (11th October 2024)
One year on, Foreign Policy asks experts to assess the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
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Friday Reading Edition 221 (11th October 2024)
About 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas traverses the Strait of Hormuz – between Iran and the UAE and Oman – which is 21 miles across at its slimmest point; any disruptions to that flow would have a major impact on prices.
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Friday Reading Edition 221 (11th October 2024)
An overview of recent events in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, plus an outlook on the future of maritime security in these waters.
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Friday Reading Edition 220 (4th October 2024)
Flooding affects more people around the world than any other peril. Around 29% of the world’s population is exposed to flood risk.
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Friday Reading Edition 220 (4th October 2024)
A new Eurobarometer survey which looked into the levels of disaster risk awareness and preparedness of the EU population shows that almost two-thirds of citizens (65%) believe they need more information to prepare for disasters and emergencies.
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Friday Reading Edition 220 (4th October 2024)
September's Storm Helene destroyed whole communities across six states in the south-eastern US and claimed more than 100 lives.
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Friday Reading Edition 220 (4th October 2024)
Rising flood risks are not only threatening buildings and infrastructure but also impacting wildlife and ecosystems. We look at the wider impact this has on communities, businesses and industry.
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Friday Reading Edition 220 (4th October 2024)
Climate change is a central factor in the very high water temperatures, which in turn offer ample energy for the formation of hurricanes.
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Friday Reading Edition 220 (4th October 2024)
In the wake of a hurricane, many people and businesses can face significant flooding, power outages, and other devastating effects. Recovery could take several weeks, during which time high floodwaters and other hazards could pose dangers to employees and others. Here are three ways you can protect your people and operations as you start to rebuild from a storm.
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