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Cyber attacks,Economic Slow down,Business Interruption ranked as top Indian business risks: Aon
“As cyber attacks and data privacy risks continue to rise, both in...
World’s first impact bond on weather and climate data opens for contributions
“This Impact Bond will increase internationally shared data...
India needs to keep a watch on cybersecurity, climate change and system-wide contagion risks: IMF report
IMF report suggested enhanced data coverage with better granularity for mapping climate-related financial risks in India It acknowledges India’s insurance sector is strong and growing with a significant presence in both life and general insurance. The sector has...
Developing countries’ climate targets at risk without enough finance from developed world India
Together, BRICS nations account for 47 per cent of the world’s population and contribute around 36 per cent of global GDP in purchasing power parity terms. By 2050, BRICS will play a key role in the energy sector, with 54 per cent of global oil production, 53 per cent...
India saw massive 3,580 pc growth in solar power capacity in 10 years: Pralhad Joshi
“This magnificent facility embodies the spirit of India and stands in the form of India's growing expertise in the global renewable energy scenario. The plant will not only cater to local needs but also position India as a major exporter of advanced solar...
Mandate 15-20 green space allocation for infra projects CII-GBC report
The study assesses critical indicators including green spaces, transportation, power supply, water management, air pollution, waste management, and flooding among others Chennai: A report prepared by the Confederation of Indian Industry's Green Business Centre...
More than 60pc wheat area sown under climate resilient varieties Govt in Rajya Sabha
"…Out of total wheat area planted in the country during 2024-25, more than 60 per cent of wheat area is under climate resilient varieties. These climate-resilient varieties show less reduction in yield under stress environments," he added. New Delhi: The government on...
ING first globally important bank to meet climate watchdog
“As the first global systemically important bank with a validated science-based target, ING is showing how large financial institutions can support climate stabilization in the real economy,” Nate Aden, head of Financial Standards at the Science-Based Targets...
SC remark on cutting trees ‘wake-up call’ for govt say environmentalists
"The continuous push for large-scale infrastructure projects such as hydropower, dams, roads, tunnels and railways has led to the loss of thousands of hectares of pristine forests. This has increased disaster risks, vulnerability and fatalities in the region," he said...
Insurers increasingly tap AI to tackle surging Cat losses
Risk experts are increasingly using AI to crack an especially intractable challenge: modeling hailstorms, thunderstorms and tornadoes, collectively known as severe convective storms, or SCS. Insured losses from SCS events totaled $61 billion in 2024, the...
Ravaging South Korea wildfires kill 24 people
“We need to mobilize all available resources in extinguishing the fires for the remainder of the week as it is feared we will experience an unprecedented level of wildfire damage,” Acting President Han Duck-soo said in a national address. “They are breaking records as...
Disaster is directly linked to climate change: Amit Shah
This Bill does not infringe on the federal structure. The primary responsibility for disaster management lies with the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), which operates under the state government,” Union Home Minister Amit Shah New Delhi: Union Home...