UNEP FI Develops Sustainability Risk Framework for Banks

The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has developed a new framework to help banks integrate sustainability-related risks into their core risk management systems. The framework is designed to support financial institutions in identifying, assessing and managing environmental, Read More …

Climate Risk Awareness Grows, But Resilience Gaps Remain

Businesses increasingly understand the importance of climate risk management, but many organisations continue to face challenges in converting awareness into effective resilience strategies, according to a report from Zurich Insurance. The report highlights that companies are becoming more aware of Read More …

Türkiye and FAO Partner on New Initiative to Strengthen Climate Resilience

Türkiye and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have launched the Turquoise Nexus Initiative, a collaborative effort aimed at strengthening climate resilience and promoting sustainable management of natural resources. The initiative seeks to address interconnected challenges involving climate change, water Read More …

Growing Disaster Risks Lead to Tighter Construction Insurance Conditions in India

India’s construction insurance market is witnessing tighter underwriting conditions as insurers respond to increasing climate-related and natural disaster risks. Rising incidences of floods, cyclones, landslides, and extreme weather events are prompting insurers to reassess risk exposures associated with infrastructure and Read More …

The 5 Skill Gaps Every BFSI L&D Head Needs to Close in 2026

Continuous Monitoring and Vendor Risk Management in Banking

The five skill gaps every BFSI L&D head needs to close in 2026 are: regulatory and compliance literacy, credit risk and NPA management, AI and digital risk readiness, ESG and climate risk awareness, and operational and fraud risk capabilities. Closing Read More …

Frequent Weather Warnings Raise Concerns Over Public Alert Fatigue

Disaster management experts are raising concerns about weather alert fatigue, a phenomenon where frequent warnings cause people to become less responsive to genuine threats. As India experiences increasing instances of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, heatwaves, and extreme weather events, authorities are Read More …

HPU and Defence Scientists Join Hands for Himalayan Risk Management Research

Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) and defence scientists are exploring collaborative research initiatives focused on risk management and resilience in the Himalayan region. The proposed partnership aims to address challenges arising from climate change, natural disasters, environmental degradation, and geophysical vulnerabilities Read More …

Canara Bank aligns sustainability reporting with CSRD standards

Canara Bank has announced alignment of its sustainability and ESG disclosures with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), reflecting the growing emphasis on global environmental, social and governance reporting standards within the banking sector. The move is expected to strengthen Read More …

AI strengthens ocean governance and maritime resilience

Ministry of Earth Sciences highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in strengthening ocean governance, maritime monitoring, and environmental resilience during the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The discussions reflected increasing global interest in using advanced technologies to improve management Read More …