Adaptation in action in the Maldives
The Maldivian new President, Mohamed Nasheed, announced its long-term climate change adaptation strategy: the creation of a “sovereign wealth investment fund” to buy land in foreign countries in case climate change renders the Maldives inhabitable.
Power company in the U.S. to disclose climate risks to investors
Dynegy, a U.S. power company, agreed to disclose its financial risks from the impacts of climate change under a binding and enforceable agreement with the New York’s General Attorney Andrew M. Cuomo.
Climate change strategies for Russian cities
Acclimatise will be supporting the City of Moscow Government and other major Russian cities in developing climate change strategies with its partner, Ecoline.
Contract signed with Thomson Reuters
Acclimatise has entered into a contract with Thomson Reuters to provide analyst style reports to assist both the financial services and the corporate sectors when making investment decisions or exploring credit risk.
Directors in the dock
The recent Lloyd’s report exploring the increasing risk of litigation for Directors identifies climate change as a key risk for business.
UK under-prepared for flooding, warns EFRA
EFRA’s ‘Flooding’ report estimates the economic impact of the summer 2007 floods to be in excess of £3 billion worth of damage.
Climate Change ‘Addressing the Challenge’ 2008
Acclimatise is a key contributor to the landmark global G8 climate change ‘Addressing the Challenge’ publication released in March 2008. The publication features contributions from six G8 members, HRH the Prince of Wales, the EU President, UN, IPCC, World Bank, EBRD, CBI as well as global business leaders.
City of London wins Beacon Status
The City of London Corporation has been awarded the coveted ‘Beacon Status’ for its pioneering climate change work, including its adaptation strategy commissioned from Acclimatise.
WorleyParsons and Acclimatise form new alliance
WorleyParsons, the leading global provider of engineering, project management and operational support services and Acclimatise have formed a new alliance, which enable us to offer clients a unique, integrated portfolio of services on profitable sustainability and climate change.
Climate Change ‘Addressing the Challenge’ 2nd edition
Acclimatise welcomes the opportunity to become a key contributor to the second Climate Change ‘Addressing the Challenge’ publication that will be released in August 2008. Acclimatise will be providing expert opinion on the needs of the adaptation framework as we move from Poznan to Copenhagen.