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COP26 blog series

A daily blog series during COP26.
Sun rising over view of blue planet focussing on Europe in space with atmosphere, elements of this image furnished by NASA

11/01/2021

As the clock ticks on the climate crisis, all eyes are on the global leaders at COP26, the United Nations climate conference. The stage has been set for an historic summit, with make or break decisions needed in order to capitalise on the closing window of opportunity the world has to stave off further climate change.

Over the next two weeks, the impact already felt by climate change will be reviewed; the actions needed will be outlined; and the call for both the public and private sector to step up will be made.

In our blog series, we will look at the role of insurance in ensuring positive change — including helping to ensure a smooth energy transition, underpinning finance for green infrastructure, and mitigating the costs of the increased climate-related risks we are still set to see.

Follow us daily on our journey through COP26, exploring how the insurance industry can play its part for climate action.

Explore the blog series

Drone photo of Iceberg and ice from glacier in arctic nature landscape on Greenland. Aerial photo drone photo of icebergs in Ilulissat icefjord. Affected by climate change and global warming.

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A time for disruptive optimism: Role of insurance in COP26

11/01/2021
Global warming concept -- red hot sunlight on one side of planet

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The story so far: Review of progress so far on climate change

11/01/2021
Glass sphere over a river with trees in nature — Climate neutral into the future concept - Net Zero 2050

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Outlining of the goals: Reestablishment of key goals and the role of governance

11/02/2021
Small trees on a pile of gold coins and a natural green background.

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Embracing change: investment and evolution within the insurance industry — Keeping pace with the financial sector

11/03/2021
solar panels and wind turbines on summer landscape with mountains on background

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Accelerating positive change: The role of insurance in the transition to clean energy

11/04/2021
Volunteering, people and ecology concept. Group of volunteers embracing in park, back view, copy space

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Sustainable futures: Public empowerment and importance/relevance of ESG

11/05/2021
Impressive iceberg with blue ice and beautiful reflection on water in Antarctica, scenic landscape in Antarctic Peninsula.

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Sustainable futures: Focus on ocean health risk horizon

11/06/2021
The View of wildfire on height of the flight of the bird.

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Insuring our future: Build defenses, warning systems, and resilient infrastructure — The evolving risk horizon

11/08/2021
Green architecture concept

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Insuring our future: Build defenses, warning systems, and resilient infrastructure — Preventing the insurance "barrier" to innovation

11/09/2021
An electric car charging in California

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Accelerating positive change: Speeding up adoption of electric vehicles

11/10/2021
City bike sign on asphalt bikepath man cycling on road, colorful vintage light on street, commuting to work on bicycle in urban environment

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Sustainable futures: The evolution of urban and metropolitan areas

11/11/2021
Europe from space. Elements of this image furnished by NASA. 3d rendering

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Closing thoughts: Supporting societal change

11/12/2021
Planet Earth with a spectacular sunset. ."Elements of this image furnished by NASA"

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Beyond COP26: A critical decade for climate change

11/18/2021