A recent study has identified which cities globally are most vulnerable to extreme heat, highlighting the growing threat posed by climate change in urban areas. Rising temperatures, more frequent heatwaves, and densely populated cities increase the risk to human health, Read More …
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Study Reveals Cities Most at Risk from Extreme Heat Worldwide
Study Identifies Global Cities Most Vulnerable to Extreme Heat
A recent study has revealed which cities around the world are most at risk from extreme heat, underscoring the growing impact of climate change on urban populations. Rising temperatures, intensified heatwaves, and increasing population density are amplifying risks to human 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 …
Middle East conflict reveals huge risk management gaps, industry says
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has exposed significant weaknesses in corporate risk management frameworks and insurance coverage, according to industry analysis published in Insurance Times. The situation has highlighted that many organisations were insufficiently prepared for the scale Read More …
The 3 ERM Failures Every Risk Manager Must Avoid
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) has evolved from a compliance exercise into a strategic management discipline. Modern organizations operate in environments shaped by cyber threats, regulatory change, geopolitical uncertainty, technology disruption, operational complexity, and reputational risk. Despite significant investment in risk Read More …
Reflections From the Risk Management Lens
The growing need for Pre-Breach and Risk Mitigation Services, in Cyber Risk Management The alarming rise in cyber incidents is devastating. The median annual loss of a cybersecurity breach has risen to USD 3 million. Most business entities have been Read More …
Gartner: AI Systems Driving Shift from Operational Risk to Resilience
Gartner highlights that emerging artificial intelligence (AI) systems are transforming how organisations manage operational risk, enabling a shift towards resilience-driven frameworks. According to the report, traditional operational risk management focused primarily on identifying failures and ensuring compliance. However, with increasing Read More …
Mexico Deploys AI to Strengthen Disaster Risk Management
Mexico is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its disaster risk management capabilities, aiming to improve preparedness, response, and resilience against natural hazards. According to the report, AI technologies are being used to analyse large volumes of data related to Read More …
Risk Management at a Turning Point: Navigating Geopolitics and AI Disruption
Risk management in the global financial system is undergoing a fundamental shift as geopolitical instability and rapid technological disruption reshape the risk landscape. Traditional frameworks, built over decades in a relatively stable environment, are increasingly proving inadequate in addressing today’s Read More …
Flood Risk Management Project Set to Begin in 2027
Authorities have announced plans to begin major flood risk management work in 2027, aiming to strengthen infrastructure and reduce the impact of flooding on communities and local economies. According to the report, the project is designed to address recurring flood Read More …