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Extreme heat is not just a climate issue—it’s an economic, social, and business crisis. It was insightful to read the the white paper on "Insuring Against Extreme Heat: Navigating Risks in a Warming World" which is a collaboration with Allianz and the World Economic Forum and lead author Daniel Murphy. My key takeaways were: By 2050, over half the world will experience dangerous heat levels for at least one month every year, leading to $23 trillion in global economic losses and putting millions of lives at risk. Industries at the frontline—construction, agriculture, and manufacturing—are already seeing billions in productivity losses due to heat stress. Yet, the insurance protection gap remains massive, with only 38% of global climate-related losses insured and coverage as low as 9% in some regions like India. What can be done? - Parametric insurance for faster payouts, - AI & data to enhance risk prediction, - Nature-based solutions to cool cities, - Early warning systems to save lives. The path forward is clear: we must leverage innovative insurance products, foster public-private partnerships, and invest in climate resilience to protect lives, businesses, and economies. #ClimateRisk #ExtremeHeat #Resilience #SustainableSolutions #InsuranceInnovation

Extreme heat is a growing threat that impacts health, productivity and infrastructure. By 2035, extreme heat is projected to cause USD 2.4 trillion in annual productivity losses and USD 448 billion in annual fixed-asset losses for publicly listed companies. The current approach to build resilience is not adequate. 88 percent of financial resources are spent on post-event measures, while the focus needs to be on resilience measures against extreme weather events. Allianz collaborates with the World Economic Forum on the white paper "Insuring Against Extreme Heat: Navigating Risks in a Warming World". It entails a comprehensive roadmap that outlines a multi-faceted approach to addressing the impacts and causes of extreme heat.

Paying for repairing damage is not the right strategy. Prevention of climate change needs to be higher up on the agenda to prevent severe financial losses (and human harm) going forward. https://lnkd.in/ePRk2xfM #wesecureyourfuture

Extreme Heat: The Silent Climate Crisis 🌡️ Did you know that extreme heat is the deadliest climate risk, causing 489,000 deaths annually—more than floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires combined? It's also becoming the costliest, with projected annual productivity losses of $2.4 trillion and $445 billion in fixed-asset losses for publicly listed companies by 2035. The #WEF has recently published a white paper in collaboration with Allianz, Insuring Against Extreme Heat: Navigating Risks in a Warming World, offering critical insights and strategies for insurers, policymakers, and stakeholders to build resilience in this era of "global boiling." 🔍 Key Highlights: Innovative insurance solutions and financing mechanisms Policy tools to protect vulnerable communities and economies Actionable recommendations for raising awareness, leveraging financial mechanisms, and fostering public-private partnerships This white paper is a call to action for a cross-industry initiative to tackle extreme heat and related climate risks through 2025. By embracing these insights, we can cultivate a resilient insurance ecosystem and address the impacts of extreme heat on communities and businesses. https://lnkd.in/ea872M4r #ExtremeHeat #ClimateRisk #InsuranceInnovation #Sustainability #Allianz

It’s blistering outside my home in Arlington today, and it seems we’re not alone. Over the next week, hundreds of millions of Americans will suffer temperatures exceeding 90°F. That isn’t just a sweaty inconvenience — it’s dangerous. Extreme heat kills more people than floods and tornadoes combined, particularly in marginalized communities. This story from Axios does a good job laying out what we will face this week — and, most likely, throughout the rest of summer.   None of this should feel normal or inevitable. Believe it or not, nature can be part of the solution. Healthy ecosystems don’t just sequester carbon to mitigate future warming, they can also protect us from extreme heat right now. Recent work from Conservation International scientist Michael Wolosin and our friends at World Resources Institute showed that deforestation increases local temperatures and disrupts rainfall patterns in profound ways — 50 percent more than previously believed. Yet another reason to invest in restoring our natural world. 

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Is Misinformation making Extreme Weather Events like the LA fires even more dangerous? The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2025 puts it bluntly—misinformation and extreme weather are the top risks we face in the next two years. And they’re not just separate issues; they fuel each other in dangerous ways. We saw it recently with the fires in LA, where misinformation spread like wildfire—confusing people, slowing response efforts, and making an already tough situation even worse. As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, misinformation will only continue to grow, making it harder to take action and build resilience. This is exactly why I’m heading to Davos—to talk about how we can accelerate capital into nature and climate solutions. The financial system has a massive role to play in addressing these risks, not just by funding solutions, but by helping cut through the noise and building trust in real, science-based action. We can’t afford to let misinformation stand in the way of climate solutions. If you’re thinking about how we align capital with a nature-positive future, let’s connect. #WEF #Davos #ClimateFinance #NatureInvesting #GlobalRisks #ExtremeWeather #Misinformation Let me know what you think!

Rising temperatures bring physical repercussions including more intense hazards. Understanding how natural perils shape the risk landscape is critical to advancing global preparedness for #climatechange. Swiss Re found that: ✅ Annually, these perils lead to expected property damage worth USD 200 billion. This figure represents only a fraction of potential losses as it excludes other perils like heatwaves. ✅ Countries like the Philippines are at particular risk, with losses much greater than others when compared as a percentage of GDP, combined with a high probability of more intense future hazards. ✅ there are significant gaps in insurance penetration in major growth markets like China and India, underlining their vulnerability to escalating peril intensification. Leveraging World Meteorological Organization’s advanced meteorological data and climate science helps in refining the risk assessment models and forecasts. This enables more accurate predictions of weather-related risks. By integrating #WMO insights, we can better anticipate weather patterns and potential natural disasters, significantly enhancing our ability to devise more effective mitigation and adaptation strategies. Despite a cumulative global investment gap estimated at USD 270 trillion required for net zero emissions by 2050, current investments are insufficient. The economic benefits of investing in adaptation are clear, potentially outweighing costs by up to 11:1. https://lnkd.in/eSSxk3V4

Did you know... 🌍 2024 was a Record-Breaking Year for Global Temperatures 🔥 Global temperatures hit a concerning 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time ever, according to the Climate Copernicus. This alarming spike suggests that climate change may be accelerating faster than experts expected. 🌡️ What’s Driving This Change? Copernicus research links the devastating floods, heatwaves, and droughts of 2024 to rising greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane. Experts warn that continued increases could trigger a chain reaction of: 🌪️ More severe storms 🌵 Prolonged droughts 🥵 Deadlier heatwaves 💰 Economic Impacts: The financial impact is huge. Wildfires in Los Angeles alone are projected to cause $20 billion in damages, according to J.P. Morgan. These costs don’t stop with insurers: 📈 Insurers may raise premiums or limit coverage in high-risk markets. 🏢 Businesses and consumers will bear the burden through higher costs. Photo via: https://lnkd.in/ePUMxMUY

UnpopularOpinion: The climate crisis isn’t at our doorstep anymore—it’s inside our homes. Countries or Cities worldwide are flooding from record rainfall. Are we building resilience, adapting, or just adding more concrete? We are part of the problem! We demand concrete development. The climate crisis is a result of our unrealistic demands and lack of care for Earth. Like a body neglected and filled with toxins, the planet is now plagued with “diseases.” If diagnosed early, there’s a chance to heal; otherwise, it follows its natural course to collapse. Is Earth in its final stage? Can it survive—and more importantly, do we even want to help it recover and thrive? Yesterday’s weather made it challenging even for a narrowbody aircraft to land, with noticeable turbulence during descent. Now imagine a low-altitude turboprop (like Maldivian) navigating that storm—facing intense turbulence, zero visibility, and likely causing the extended delays in its schedule. But do we want to understand that or just show our displeasure all over social media but nothing about the climate crisis that’s inside our homes. A fresh year it is, perhaps too late! But let’s try! Psst: Yesterday was a new record rainfall for Male’ in a 3 hour period and 3rd heaviest in 24hr time period. This trends seems to continue! Are we adapting?