Tag #Risk Mitigation

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French Alps Village Takes Preventative Measures Against Glacial Lake Flooding

In the French Alps, a €400,000 (£350,000) engineering operation is underway to prevent a glacial lake above Pralognan-la-Vanoise from flooding the village by creating an overflow channel to gradually release the water.

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Climate Action
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Earnouts in Business Acquisitions: Balancing Risk and Reward

Earnouts, performance-based conditions in business sales, protect buyers from post-sale declines by creating a second valuation based on a potential negative event; the difference is paid to the seller if the event does not occur.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Impact Leadership: Navigating Risk and Maximizing Value in a Changing World

Businesses face increasing pressure to minimize social impact initiatives; however, this creates opportunities for impactful leadership by engaging employees and stakeholders, building trust, and creating dual impact playbooks for navigating shifting political climates.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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New Jersey Flood Plan Revised: $7.6B Focus on Home Elevation, Infrastructure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers revised its New Jersey back bay flood protection plan, reducing the cost from $16 billion to $7.6 billion by prioritizing home elevation (6,421 homes), infrastructure hardening (279 facilities), and marsh restoration (217 acres) over large storm gates, despite acknow...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
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Germany Launches Geothermal Insurance to Boost Renewable Energy

Germany's government is launching a geothermal "discovery insurance" program, backed by KfW and Munich Re, to reduce financial risks for municipalities drilling for geothermal energy. This is part of a broader plan to accelerate geothermal energy use, with the aim to increase its contribution to the...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
elpais.com
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Valencia Launches Comprehensive Citizen Emergency Preparedness Plan

Valencia, Spain is implementing a city-wide emergency preparedness plan, training residents on actions before, during, and after emergencies; the initiative includes creating neighborhood emergency points, distributing emergency kits, and clarifying alert levels, starting September 1st.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
dw.com
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EU Launches Comprehensive Preparedness Plan for Diverse Crises

The European Union unveiled a comprehensive preparedness plan on Wednesday, urging member states to improve their crisis response capabilities by enhancing alert systems, citizen training, and shared resources to counter various threats ranging from natural disasters to armed conflicts.

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Good Health and Well-being

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