by AIP Online Bureau | May 15, 2024 | Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, International News, Risk Management, Workplace/Employee Benefits
“Heatwaves have always happened. But the additional heat, driven by emissions from oil, gas and coal, is resulting in death for many people.” In the Philippines, one of the worst-hit countries, authorities issued health warnings, shut down schools and...
by AIP Online Bureau | May 9, 2024 | Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Eco/Invest/Demography, International News
Hot, dry weather in Asia during El Nino last year prompted top rice supplier India to restrict exports following a poor monsoon, while wheat output in No.2 exporter Australia took a hit. But heavier rains in parts of the Americas boosted farm output prospects in...
by AIP Online Bureau | May 6, 2024 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance, Risk Management
The disruptions cause ripple effects across several other container freight routes, particularly from Asia to the east and west coasts of South America, Maersk’s spokesperson said, adding that the Red Sea situation was complex and continued to evolve Disruption to Red...
by AIP Online Bureau | May 2, 2024 | Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Policy, Risk Management
The ADB, however, reaffirmed its figures, standing by its methodology and commitment to deliver USD 100 billion in climate financing by 2030, with USD 34 billion earmarked for adaptation and resilience. The Asian Development Bank’s actual finance numbers for its...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 23, 2024 | Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Eco/Invest/Demography, International News
The proceeding is Asia’s first such climate-related litigation, the plaintiffs said, which includes four petitions by children and infants among others dating from 2020, as well as one from a foetus at the time, nicknamed Woodpecker. South Korea’s...
