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PwC: Global Centre For Nature Positive Business
Ahead of Earth Day, PwC announces it is “building on more than a decade at the forefront of climate-related initiatives by boosting its global nature and biodiversity capabilities as new PwC research finds that 55% of the world’s GDP is exposed to material nature risk.” A spokesperson said, “As part of a global suite of initiatives,... Read more of this article
‘The Road To Net Zero’ Television Show
A new television and multi-media show will delve into the hot-button topics of climate change and sustainable development. A spokesperson said, “‘The Road to Net Zero’ will tackle a broad range of diverse subjects … from electric vehicles, renewable energy and food security … to economic opportunities, global innovation and pollution. “The... Read more of this article
Joshua Rosenberg To Speak At Climate Summit
The keynote address at the second annual Bermuda Climate Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], in partnership with KBRA, will be given by Joshua Rosenberg, Chief Risk Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of New York on June 27. A spokesperson said, “The theme of this year’s event is ‘Bermuda – Climate Central’ and... Read more of this article
Immersive Learning ‘Climate Classroom’
HSBC, Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] and Overview Collective are launching an immersive learning experience: “The Climate Classroom” for young Bermudians. A spokesperson said, “Through the generosity of HSBC, the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] and Overview Collective have partnered to co-launch “The Climate Classroom,”... Read more of this article
BDA To Hold 2nd Annual Climate Summit In June
‘Bermuda-Climate Central’ is the theme of the Bermuda Business Development Agency’s next signature event, which will be held at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club in June 2023. A spokesperson said, “As the world seeks ways to confront our planet’s biggest challenge, climate change, Bermuda is uniquely positioned to be a global... Read more of this article
Column: Deep Sea Reefs Must Be Conserved
[Opinion column written by Paris Stefanoudis] Sunlit coral reefs are perhaps the most famous marine habitat and many people will have snorkelled over or dived down to one at some point. Home to a quarter of all known ocean life, these “rainforests of the ocean” have been at the forefront of marine research for decades and been featured in documentaries... Read more of this article
BIOS Releases Part II Of Climate Change Report
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] published the second half of a two-part report on the local impacts of climate change in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The new report, titled “Climate Change and Bermuda, Part II: Impacts and Societal Risk” was produced by the Bermuda Airport Authority’s Dr. Mark Guishard, a BIOS adjunct scientist... Read more of this article
AXIS Capital Aims To Transition To Low-Carbon
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced its “commitment to a 50% absolute reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions by 2030 across its global operations.” A spokesperson said, “The action is the Company’s latest step in its ambition to transition to a low-carbon economy. Using a 2019 baseline, AXIS’s science based... Read more of this article
Report: Insured Natural Cat Losses Hit $140B
Another year of complex natural hazard events in 2022 resulted in a direct economic cost of USD 360bn, according to the 2022 Natural Catastrophe Report published by Gallagher Re. A spokesperson said, “The insurance industry covered USD 140bn of this total, marking the fifth year since 2017 to cross the USD 100bn threshold for insurers. The year... Read more of this article
‘Communicating Climate Science’ On January 26
Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College will be hosting an Eco Lunch & Learn presentation on Thursday [Jan 26] from 1.00pm to 2.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The community are invited to attend our first Eco Lunch & Learn presentation of 2023. The presentation is free and no registration is required.... Read more of this article
Chubb Announces Global Climate Business Unit
Chubb announced the launch of a new global climate business unit, drawing on the company’s extensive technical capabilities in underwriting and risk engineering and bringing together Chubb units engaged in traditional, alternative and renewable energy, climate tech, agribusiness and risk engineering services. A spokesperson said, “The new... Read more of this article
Youth Climate Summit Alumni Awards Ceremony
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute hosted an onsite reception for the Second Annual Youth Climate Summit on Thursday, November 24th, to kick off in-person events during the weeklong Summit. A spokesperson said, “In attendance was the Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Walter Roban, Minister of Education, Hon. Diallo Rabain,... Read more of this article
