From risk to readiness: advancing climate resilience in Europe Climate risks are becoming more frequent and severe. But how can resilience to climate risks be strengthened and disaster protection optimized in Europe? Article Sustainability Climate change adaptation Last update date: 15/04/2026
Between climate crisis and cyberattacks: Europe’s prosperity must be newly secured Europe’s risk landscape is shifting fast. Germany’s insurance industry urges making resilience the EU’s central guiding principle. Article Regulation Sustainability Last update date: 14/04/2026
Prepare.Protect.Prosper. This paper outlines how the expertise of the insurance industry can be leveraged more systematically. It identifies political bottlenecks and proposes solutions to strengthen Europe’s long-term resilience. Publication Regulation Sustainability Last update date: 14/04/2026
The City of Colors - Living in Paris In Paris greenery is growing around many urban spaces. Living along the Seine is becoming a mix of community life and climate resilience. An exploration. Article Climate Sustainability Transformation Last update date: 22/12/2025
Compostable Living - A House Made of Mushrooms Living in mushrooms promises a sustainable way of life. A look at biological construction methods with mycologist Vera Meyer. Article Climate Sustainability Transformation Last update date: 19/12/2025
The 2024 Year in Review: Too warm, too wet The warmest year since weather records began in 1881, warmer even than the previous record year 2023. It was also one of the wettest. Article Climate Sustainability Transformation Last update date: 12/12/2025
ESRS reform: EFRAG proposals create new implementation burdens Jörg Asmussen, CEO of the German Insurance Association (GDV), comments on the revision of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Statement Sustainability Regulation Last update date: 04/12/2025
SFDR Reform: EU aims to make sustainability information from insurers easier to understand The European Commission published a draft proposal to revise the SFDR. The goal is to simplify sustainability information for financial investment products. Media release Sustainability Regulation Last update date: 20/11/2025
ESRS Reform: fewer mandatory disclosures, but no real relief Insurers operating in Germany welcome the revision of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) but see further need for simplification. Media release Regulation Sustainability Climate Last update date: 29/09/2025
