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Climate Risk PodcastSocietal Collapse in a Warming World: A Risk Manager's LensHear from Dr. Luke Kemp of the Center for the Study of Existential Risk at the University of Cambridge, as we dive into the risk factors for societal collapse in both the past and future. When risk professionals talk about systemic risk, we usually mean markets, institutions, and interconnected exposures. But zoom out far enough, and there's a bigger question underneath it all: what makes an entire society resilient – or vulnerable – to collapse? That's why in this episode, we explore the history and future of societal collapse through a risk lens: looking at how complex syst...
2025-12-1140 min
Climate Risk PodcastEmbedding Nature Risk: Insights from a Senior Banking ProfessionalHear from Judson Berkey, Managing Director in the Chief Sustainability Office at UBS, as we learn first-hand how banks are approaching nature risk. Within finance, nature is usually treated as background: important, but invisible. However, that is beginning to change. New frameworks, regulations, and expectations are emerging worldwide, and many firms are starting to measure their impacts and dependencies on nature. In this episode, we explore how that shift is happening from the perspective of someone inside one of the world's largest banks. We discuss: Which lessons from climate disclosure apply to nature, and...
2025-11-1338 min
Climate Risk PodcastPositive Tipping Points: How to Fix the Climate CrisisHear from Prof. Tim Lenton OBE, as we explore the potential of positive tipping points in accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy. What happens when the conversation about climate change shifts from avoiding disaster to unlocking positive change? Suddenly, it's not just about risk - it's about momentum. Because while some systems may be close to dangerous tipping points, others – like clean energy, electric transport, and sustainable food – are tipping in the right direction. That's why in this episode, we explore how to accelerate those positive shifts, including: · How smart policies can trigg...
2025-10-2336 min
Climate Risk PodcastFrom Basel to Biodiversity: An Ex-Central Banker's Take on Nature RiskHear from Hirotaka Hideshima, former central banker and member of the TNFD, as we explore the parallels between financial risk, nature risk and regulation. What happens when a central banker steps into the world of nature risk? Well, they can see parallels between financial risk and nature risk that aren't obvious to others. For example, just as the global financial crisis exposed systemic vulnerabilities in banking, nature loss poses systemic risks that today's models and disclosures struggle to capture. And although the Basel framework and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) recommendations are very...
2025-10-0235 min
Climate Risk PodcastNavigating Systemic Risk in the Age of PolycrisisHear from Dr. Ajay Gambhir, Director of Systemic Risk Assessment at ASRA, as we reconsider systemic risk in an increasingly interconnected world. When we think about climate risk, it's easy to focus on individual threats - rising sea levels, extreme weather events, or biodiversity loss. But in reality, these risks are part of a larger, interconnected web of crises. Climate change interacts with geopolitical tensions, pandemics, food insecurity, and energy shocks, often creating feedback loops that can strain or even break the systems we depend on. That's why in this episode, we explore the concept of the "...
2025-09-1133 min
Climate Risk PodcastFrom the Archives: Revisiting the Tail Risks from Climate ChangeIn this special episode, revisit this conversation with Prof. Tim Benton, as we remind ourselves of the devastating potential of the tail risks from climate change. Our regular listeners will know that we usually to take a break from the podcast in August. But every once in a while, in this fast-moving field of climate and sustainability, it's helpful to pause and reflect on where we've been, what we've learned, and how far we've come. That's why we're re-releasing this episode from the archives, and revisiting a conversation that's just as relevant today - if...
2025-08-2132 min
Climate Risk PodcastResilience and Retreat: What Insurability Tells Us About Climate RiskHear from Rowan Douglas CBE, CEO of Climate Risk and Resilience at Howden Group, as we explore the vital role of insurance in the climate transition. When we talk about climate resilience, insurance often flies under the radar. But it's one of the oldest and most powerful tools we have for managing risk: pooling resources, spreading losses, and crucially, sending signals about where risk is growing too great to bear. That's why in this episode, we explore the vital and evolving role of insurance in supporting climate resilience. We discuss: How insurance acts as...
2025-07-3131 min
Climate Risk PodcastGreening the Games: How Paris 2024 Delivered on Climate AmbitionHear from Georgina Grenon, Director of Environmental Excellence for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as we explore what it truly means to put sustainability first. Turning climate ambition into reality is a complicated process. Sustainability often requires systemic change, which is precisely why it can be so challenging. That's why in this episode, we're hoping to inspire and encourage our audience with the story of the greening of one of the largest and most watched events in the world: the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We explore: How clear targets and innovative procurement strategies helped deliver...
2025-07-1034 min
Climate Risk PodcastWhy Food System Disruption Is the New NormalHear from Stephanie Race, Founder & CEO of Earth Analytics Group, as we dive into the connections between physical climate risk, the global food supply chain, and systemic financial risk. As climate impacts intensify - from wildfires to water scarcity - these risks are no longer distant. They're material, and they're here to stay. This is most evident in our food system, where disrupted crop yields, shifting growing regions, and stressed supply chains are becoming the new normal. That's why in this episode, we explore the vital and often overlooked links between climate change, food systems...
2025-06-1926 min
Climate Risk PodcastBeyond 1.5°C: How to Think About Our New Climate RealityHear from Laurie Laybourn, Executive Director of the Strategic Climate Risk Initiative, as we explore how climate risks change in a 1.5°C world. As we look increasingly certain to breach 1.5 degrees of warming, we are entering an era defined not just by extreme weather and policy uncertainty, but also by cascading disruptions, systemic instability, and the potential for tipping points in both the environment and society. That's why in this episode, we take a hard look at how our understanding of climate risk needs to evolve. We explore: Why traditional climate risk frameworks may be missing a...
2025-05-2938 min
Climate Risk PodcastHow to Make an Impact: Secrets to Climate Startup Success Hear from Alyssa Gilbert, Director of Innovation at the Grantham Institute of Climate Change and the Environment, as we dive into the climate startup ecosystem. Innovation can provide powerful responses to environmental risks, from AI tools predicting the spread of wildfires in real time, to seaweed-based packaging replacing plastic at mass scale. But in fact, innovation means more than just inventing new technologies – it also means changing the ways we do business today, and helping connect these solutions with the people who can best make use of them. That's why in today's episode, we're diving into the cl...
2025-05-0833 min
Climate Risk PodcastNine Limits, Six Breached: The Planetary Boundaries Crisis Explained Hear from Dr. Levke Caeser of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, as we dive into the planetary boundaries framework and the risks of overstepping the limits of earth systems. Planetary boundaries are the biological and physical limits that define a "safe operating space" for humanity on Earth. But today, many of these limits – including those related to land, freshwater, climate, and biodiversity – have been dangerously exceeded. As a result, we're now entering uncharted territory. So in today's episode, we'll be exploring the consequences of breaching these limits, and how we might get ourselves back...
2025-04-1736 min
Climate Risk PodcastFlawed Models, Fragile Systems: The Risks in Energy & Food Policy Hear from Prof. Aled Jones, Director of the Global Sustainability Institute at Anglia Ruskin University, as we dive into the role of models in shaping policy, and particularly their weaknesses. Models are not neutral – they reflect the assumptions, values, and agendas of those that create and use them. Using the energy system as an example, models can (and have been) used to protect the status quo. In part, this is because many of the models are based on the notions of 'equilibrium' and so they simply can't cope with major structural changes, such as the current energy tr...
2025-03-2739 min
Climate Risk PodcastBeyond Climate: A Risk Professionals' Guide to the Biodiversity COPs Hear from Eva Zabey, CEO of Business for Nature, as we dive into the complex landscape of environmental diplomacy, and the role of business in halting and reversing biodiversity loss. We know that our economies depend on nature. But with biodiversity loss and climate change both putting pressure on ecosystems, businesses and financial institutions are facing increasing risks. In recognition of this, there is action on the policy front, and with global biodiversity agreements taking shape, the question isn't whether firms should act – but how they can do so effectively. That's why in this episode, we...
2025-03-0636 min
Climate Risk PodcastThe CSRD Effect: How Regulation is Elevating Nature Risk Hear from Sebastian Leape, CEO of Natcap, as we explore how regulation such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is pushing nature risk to the top of firms' sustainability agendas. At GARP, we've been benchmarking financial firms' climate and nature risk management capabilities since 2019, and we see that nature is lagging climate risk by several years. But things are changing, and part of that change is driven by new regulations – such as the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive or CSRD – where firms are being asked to report on a range of sustainability issues in a lot more...
2025-02-1331 min
Climate Risk PodcastWhat We Learned About Climate and Nature Risk in 2024Hear from Jo Paisley and Maxine Nelson of the GARP Risk Institute as they look back on key learnings from the latest season of the Climate Risk Podcast. As we head into 2025, the GARP Climate Risk Podcast kicks off the new year with a retrospective on the past 12 months, reviewing the key themes and insights that emerged during 2024. From soil scientists to policymakers, financial experts to climate modelers, we've welcomed a diverse range of guests to share their expertise. This episode revisits some of the key learnings from these conversations and highlights the invaluable a...
2025-01-2339 min
Climate Risk PodcastModelling Economic Complexity: Insights for Risk Professionals Hear from Prof. J. Doyne Farmer, Professor of Complex Systems Science at the University of Oxford, as we explore new modelling approaches designed to better capture the complex and chaotic nature of our climate and economy. We spend a lot of time on this podcast covering the transition to a low carbon economy, which will be driven largely by policies and technological innovation. These policies tend to be based on insights from economics. And our view on the pace of innovation is often informed by expert judgement. But traditional economic models often oversimplify the world, leading to...
2024-12-1940 min
Climate Risk PodcastPredicting Our Climate Future: What We Do, Don't and Can't Know Hear from Prof. David Stainforth of LSE's Grantham Research Institute, as we explore the limitations of climate modelling and the implications for risk management. There are some things in life that we can be virtually certain about: if one throws a ball into the air, it will fall back down. Similarly, scientists have evidence beyond reasonable doubt that atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide have increased a lot in the recent past. But there are quite a lot of things that we don't know with any confidence, giving rise to significant uncertainty when we try to forecast those...
2024-11-2837 min
Climate Risk PodcastHow to Fix Climate Change & Biodiversity Loss at the Same Time Hear from Prof. Pete Smith of the University of Aberdeen, as we explore the overlap in the challenges from, and solutions to, climate change and biodiversity loss. Climate change and biodiversity loss are often treated separately – in science, policy, and even risk management. But as the connections between these global crises come into sharper focus, it's clear that understanding them together is essential for real progress. In this episode, we break down those silos of climate and nature, exploring an integrated approach and how it might help us address these challenges simultaneously. We discuss: Ho...
2024-11-0733 min
Climate Risk PodcastCarbon Pricing: Harnessing the Power of Markets to Drive Climate Action Hear from Gordon Bennett, Managing Director at ICE, as we dive into theory and practice of carbon pricing and its important role in driving the transition to net zero. Carbon pricing is the poster child of market-based solutions to climate change. The principle is simple: by assigning a cost to greenhouse gas emissions, we incentivize polluters to emit less, and to do so in the most cost-effective way. But there's a significant gap between the theory and practice. Currently, only 24% of global emissions – about 12.8 gigatonnes – are covered by pricing mechanisms such as carbon taxes or cap...
2024-10-1135 min
Climate Risk PodcastRethinking Natural Catastrophe Modeling: New Approaches for a Changing Climate Hear from three leading experts in natural catastrophe modeling, as we explore how climate change is causing the insurance industry to rethink their approach to modeling extreme weather. In the previous episode, we discussed the challenges facing the insurance industry from climate change – so in this episode, we're going to dive into some of the solutions. Since natural catastrophe (Nat Cat) modeling was established in the late 1980s, the predictive power of their models has come from the statistical analysis of historical data. But as climate change continues to push the frequency and severity of ex...
2024-09-2634 min
Climate Risk PodcastUninsurable: The Future of Insurance in a Changing Climate Hear from two leading experts, as we explore how insurance is adapting to climate change and the role of the industry beyond underwriting. Insurance plays a critical role in protecting households and businesses from the impacts of climate change, and with physical risks on the rise, it will become ever more important. However, insurers have also been significantly impacted by these risks, with annual losses from natural catastrophes exceeding 100 billion dollars for four consecutive years. The primary concern is that these physical risks eventually become uninsurable, as we are already seeing for example with wildfires...
2024-09-0534 min
Climate Risk PodcastUrban Resilience: How Our Cities Must Adapt to Climate Change Hear from Emma Howard Boyd CBE, Chair of the London Climate Resilience Review, as we dive into the challenges of climate adaptation and what it means for our cities. 2023 was not only the warmest year on record, it also marked the warmest 10-year period on record. As we witness first-hand the impacts of a warming climate, including heatwaves, more intense precipitation and increased flooding, the case for building resilience against these risks becomes ever more important. This is particularly so in our cities, where the concentration of populations and economic activity make adaptation non-negotiable. This...
2024-07-2531 min
Climate Risk PodcastGARP's Sustainability & Climate Risk Certificate: Register Now In this special episode, hear from Tony Rooke, Executive Director at Howden Group Holdings and Beth Gould Creller, GARP's Sustainability & Climate Risk Program Lead, as they discuss the recent improvements to the SCR's syllabus and learning experience. Long-time listeners of the podcast will have noticed that we often mention GARP's Sustainability & Climate Risk (SCR) Certificate. It's a program that GARP launched in 2020, providing all the foundational knowledge you need to become a climate risk leader within your own firm. This episode is a special one, as we bring you a conversation between Beth Gould Creller...
2024-07-1616 min
Climate Risk PodcastWhy NDCs Aren't Working and How to Fix Them Hear from Lord Adair Turner, Chair of the Energy Transitions Commission, as we explore the shortcomings of nationally determined contributions and how they might be improved. Nationally determined contributions, or NDCs, are a bit like transition plans for countries, in that they set out what a country plans to do in order to meet the ambitions of the Paris Agreement. However, NDCs are voluntary, and collectively they don't currently have us on track to limit global warming to less than 2 degrees, let alone the more ambitious target of 1.5 degrees. Today's guest believes that this is...
2024-07-0453 min
Climate Risk PodcastWhy Nature Belongs in Corporate Thinking Hear from Robin Millington, CEO of Planet Tracker, as we discuss how and why businesses should be thinking about their dependencies and impacts on nature. Sustainability is a complex topic, and for a long time, climate has been at the heart of discussion. Other challenges like pollution and biodiversity loss have often been sidelined. Recently however, following the work of the TNFD and others, these issues have risen up the corporate agenda, within the wider context of our impact and dependency on nature. Throughout her career, this guest has highlighted the importance of integrating nature...
2024-06-1335 min
Climate Risk PodcastAccelerating the Transition: Reflections of a Shareholder Activist Hear from Catherine Howarth OBE, CEO of ShareAction, as we dive into the world of shareholder activism and how it can be used to guide institutional investors towards sustainable behaviours. Moving away from fossil fuels is unambiguously the most crucial step in the transition to a sustainable net-zero world. And yet, governments and institutional investors worldwide continue to heavily subsidise and invest in the fossil fuel industry. The longer we delay the transition, the greater the risks that we face. So, how can we break this cycle? Today's guest has been focused on this and...
2024-05-2331 min
Climate Risk PodcastAI, ESG and 1.5 Degrees: UNEP FI Reports at the Frontier of Climate Risk Hear from David Carlin, Head of Risk at the UNEP Finance Initiative, as we dive into their latest reports covering the climate risk tool landscape, the use of AI in disclosures, and 1.5 degree warming scenarios. As the world's leading authority on the environment, the United Nations Environment Programme (or UNEP), has a mission to inspire, inform, and enable nations and peoples to improve their quality of life, without compromising that of future generations. And, they recognise the critical role of the financial system in achieving this goal. Through UNEP FI – their Financial Initiative – they convene networks of bank...
2024-05-0237 min
Climate Risk PodcastThe Psychology of Climate Change: How to Build Consensus through Communication Hear from George Marshall, Author of "Don't Even Think About It: Why Our Brains Are Wired To Ignore Climate Change," as we dive into the psychology of climate change. If you follow this podcast, you probably already have a good understanding of the nature of climate change, the risks it poses and why we need to act decisively and with urgency. But many people don't listen to the podcast, and even if they did, they might think it was a lot of nonsense. Depending on people's worldview, values, and socio-cultural background, the same message can be interpreted...
2024-04-1135 min
Climate Risk PodcastFive Times Faster: Ways to Accelerate the Transition to Net-Zero Hear from Simon Sharpe, Director of Economics at the UNFCCC Climate Champions, as we explore three key problems that are impeding the transition to net-zero and how to address them. We know that reaching net zero emissions quickly enough to avoid the worst impacts of climate change will be very challenging. But are we making it even more difficult than it needs to be? Today's guest thinks so, particularly when it comes to climate science, economics, and climate diplomacy. That's why in today's episode, we'll be looking at how we could make all three work...
2024-03-2138 min
Climate Risk PodcastThe Inevitable Policy Response Forecast: Optimistic or Realistic? Hear from Dr. Jakob Thomae, Project Director for the Inevitable Policy Response, as we discuss their latest forecast and what it means for the transition to net-zero. Scenario analysis is the natural tool for anyone wanting to understand how climate-related risks might evolve over coming decades. The vast majority of climate scenarios, regardless of who produced them or what level of warming they predict, tend to report similar levels of physical risk over the next couple of decades or so. However, predictions about transition risk tend to be quite different between scenarios. This episode focuses...
2024-02-2934 min
Climate Risk PodcastEU Deforestation Directive: Overcoming Challenges in Supply Chain Transparency Hear from Thomas Vaassen, Co-Founder and CEO of Meridia, to learn how the EU Deforestation Directive is changing the nature of data required across supply chains. Supply chains are becoming an ever-greater focus for risk professionals. Firms increasingly want to measure the carbon footprint of their suppliers, or better understand their resilience, in the face of increasingly severe weather shocks. We are also seeing legislation driving greater transparency, which hinges on our ability to get accurate data. Although often taken for granted in the developed world, having good quality data on property rights is not...
2024-02-0836 min
GARP Risk PodcastForecasting 2024: Risk Trends and Predictions Hear from Moody's Analytics' Cris deRitis about geopolitical risk, cybersecurity, political unease, supply-chain threats, and other key issues that will impact risk managers this year. 2023 was a hectic and extremely challenging year for risk managers. The U.S. regional banking crisis grabbed headlines, with failures being blamed on everything from poor risk culture and ineffective risk modeling to interest-rate volatility – and even to the speed at which news travels in the social media era. Geopolitical risk and supply-chain risk also contributed to an environment of volatility and uncertainty, fueled by the start of a violent co...
2024-02-0524 min
Climate Risk PodcastWhat We Learned About Climate Risk in 2023Hear from Jo Paisley and Maxine Nelson of the GARP Risk Institute as they look back on key learnings from the latest season of the Climate Risk Podcast. As we head into 2024, Jo and Maxine look back at the past year of Climate Risk Podcasts, reviewing key learnings from our guests and discussing ongoing trends in climate risk management. From academics to ambassadors, CEOs to entrepreneurs, we've upheld our promise to showcase a variety of different perspectives on climate risk and sustainability. This episode re-examines the rich knowledge that has been shared on the Climate...
2024-01-1840 min
Climate Risk PodcastThe Power and Pitfalls of Models in Climate Risk Management Hear from Dr. Erica Thompson, as we examine the modelling ecosystem and when we need to escape it to make real-world decisions. Climate science – like many areas of our lives, such as economics or public health – is based upon models. These models are often used to justify certain courses of action, such as investments in climate mitigation or adaptation, or even lock downs during the pandemic. But what makes a 'good model'? Is it purely how well it forecasts? Or are there other aspects that we need to consider, such as reliability, complexity, and how well...
2023-12-1433 min
Climate Risk PodcastBridging the Gap between Climate Science and Risk Management Hear from David Schimel and Pooja Khosla of Entelligent, as we explore the intersection of climate science and risk management. For over 30 years, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, or IPCC, has reported on the future physical impacts of climate change, based on the best available science. But these predictions have tended to underplay the likelihood of extreme risks. This is in part because scientists have focused more on the centre of the distribution rather than the extremes, which is likely to have been in part a reaction against an increasingly politicised level of scrutiny. ...
2023-11-3030 min
GARP Risk PodcastReal Estate Risk in Volatile TimesHear veteran risk manager, advisor and professor Clifford Rossi's viewpoints on trends, threats and opportunities in the commercial and residential real estate markets. The past couple of years have been an extremely challenging time for risk practitioners charged with measuring and managing real estate risk. In both commercial real estate and residential real estate, concerns have been raised globally about interest rates, inflation and economic uncertainty. Indeed, in a recent Federal Reserve survey on salient risks – part of the Fed's October Financial Stability Report – roughly 75 percent of respondents cited the potential for "large losses on CRE and resid...
2023-11-2123 min
Climate Risk PodcastTNFD and Beyond: An Introduction to Nature in Finance Hear from Simon Zadek, Executive Director at NatureFinance and Senior Advisor to the TNFD, as we explore the growing intersection of nature and finance. With the recent release of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures Framework (TNFD), the idea of nature risk is now in the spotlight for many finance professionals. Even though some may have encountered elements of 'nature' in their work before, for example when looking at supply chain risk, it may not have been labelled as such. And with many just getting to grips with climate risk management, there is an open...
2023-11-0935 min
GARP Risk PodcastAI, ML, Blockchain, Crypto and CBDCs: Risks and Opportunities of Disruptive TechnologiesHear from Wall Street veteran and author Aaron Brown about the impact of fast-evolving technology on risk management. Financial institutions are now using everything from machine-learning modeling and generative AI to blockchain and public-key cryptography for risk monitoring, measurement and mitigation. What's more, we can see on the horizon the development of other tools – like central bank digital currencies – that could further alter the landscape. However, each of these technologies present their own set of challenges, and it's important for risk managers to understand both their advantages and potential drawbacks. Aaron Brown, a reno...
2023-10-3034 min
Climate Risk PodcastThe COP28 Survival Guide: How it Works and What to Expect Hear from Nigel Topping, Former UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP26, as we set the scene for COP28 in Dubai. The COP, or Conference of Parties, is the annual convention of the signatories of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This is where all the high-level decision-making around the global transition to net-zero occurs – as such, it's an incredibly important event for stakeholders all around the world. With the next one just around the corner, this episode will set the scene for COP28 in Dubai, explaining the inner workings of the CO...
2023-10-1933 min
Climate Risk PodcastDealing with Uncertainty in Scenario Analysis: Stochastic vs. Deterministic Approaches Hear from Ron Dembo, Founder and CEO of riskthinking.ai, as we apply stochastic thinking to the challenge of climate scenario analysis. One of the most difficult aspects of managing climate risk is its inherent uncertainty. Because we can't know with absolute confidence what our future climate, economy or society will look like, we therefore can't know exactly when, where, or how intensely climate risks will manifest. A technique commonly applied to this problem is scenario analysis. By building a picture of what the future might look like, firms can formulate risk management strategies appropriate...
2023-09-2837 min
Climate Risk PodcastLicense to Drill: What New Oil & Gas Extraction Means for the Energy TransitionHear from Jane Stevensen of JS Global Advisory, as we examine the overall progress of the global energy transition. We always knew that the transition to net-zero wasn't going to be smooth. Political realities must be considered, especially during a period of increased concern over energy security. A good recent example of political backsliding is the UK government's controversial decision to grant over a hundred new oil and gas licenses in the North Sea, despite a legally binding commitment to reach net zero by 2050. Although the UK is not alone, there are some encouraging signs of progress...
2023-09-0726 min
Climate Risk PodcastClimate Risk Taxonomies 101: A User GuideHear from Bob Buhr of the Imperial College Business School, as we explore ways of organizing the risks from climate change. A risk taxonomy is a key underpinning of enterprise risk management. Used by firms to create a common risk language, it underpins a range of activities, such as risk identification, risk appetite setting and risk horizon scanning. But when it comes to the risks arising from climate change, there has been a bit of a vacuum. Some firms have chosen to use 'green' taxonomies. But these were set up for a different purpose – that is to cl...
2023-07-2730 min
Climate Risk PodcastWhy Extreme Climate Physical Risks Are Closer Than You Might ThinkHear from Rohan Hamden, Co-Founder and CEO of XDI, as we examine how climate-related impacts are exceeding our models and why the need for adaptation has never been greater. Despite our best efforts to measure and model the physical risks from climate change, the impacts continue to outpace our expectations. Consequently, we are left dangerously unprepared for extreme weather events both now and in the future. This highlights the critical need for robust adaptation measures, as we move into decades of unprecedented physical risk. The recent wildfires in California and flooding in Europe serve as stark reminders...
2023-07-0632 min
Climate Risk PodcastThe Future of the Carbon Markets Explained for Risk ProfessionalsHear from Mike Azlen, Founder and CEO of Carbon Cap Management, as we explore the ever-changing carbon markets and the future of emissions trading. The carbon markets can be very confusing. Between offsets, credits, permits, and allowances, it can be hard to understand the many ways emissions can be traded, as well as the different mechanisms for pricing them. Furthermore, as these markets and their participants mature, different strategies are emerging for how firms can transition to net-zero in a safe and responsible way. In today's episode, we'll explain the fundamentals of the compliance and...
2023-06-1535 min
Climate Risk PodcastFrom Startup to Sustainability: Innovating For The Climate EmergencyHear from Nicky Dee, Co-Founder of Carbon13, as we take a closer look at the climate startup ecosystem and how it's changing the way we decarbonize. Many sectors, especially hard-to-abate ones such as steel and cement, are failing to align with a 1.5-degree world and still require fundamental change to become viable in a low carbon economy. Recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, we often turn to innovation as a way to find creative solutions to decarbonization challenges. Many entrepreneurs and innovators are turning their attention to climate and environmental issues, but given the scale and...
2023-05-2533 min
GARP Risk PodcastRisk Management's Latest Trial by CrisisHear veteran risk manager, advisor and professor Clifford Rossi's perspective on recent turmoil in the banking system, on where risk management fell short, and the profession's readiness for future challenges. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and subsequent events inevitably invited comparisons with past crises. It was widely assumed that the damages of 2023 would be more contained than those of the Great Financial Crisis of 2008. But they could similarly leave a long tail, with economic and regulatory repercussions well into the future. A clear parallel between 2008 and 2023 is the spotlight placed on risk management...
2023-05-1227 min
Climate Risk PodcastPowerful Risk Management: Insurance Foundations for High-Integrity Carbon MarketsHear from Natalia Dorfman, CEO & Co-Founder of Kita, as we explore the potential role of insurance in boosting the integrity of the voluntary carbon market. The voluntary carbon market will likely be an important tool in the transition to net-zero. Even if the world stopped emitting today, enormous amounts of greenhouse gas would still need to be removed from the atmosphere to limit warming to 1.5oC, which can only be achieved by carbon removal at scale. However, in its current state, the voluntary carbon market is both too small and too risky. To meet this...
2023-05-0436 min
Climate Risk PodcastSoil: An Invisible Crisis and Massive Climate OpportunityHear from Professor Jo Handelsman on the threats and opportunities that arise from soil – a vitally important resource that many of us take for granted and yet is at significant risk. Humans depend on soil for 95% of global food production, yet it is eroding at unsustainable rates. Climate change is making this worse, for example as rainstorms are projected to become more frequent and intense with a warming planet. This poses severe risks to our ability to feed a growing population. Yet, soil is also the largest terrestrial repository for carbon, containing three times as much as th...
2023-04-1336 min
Climate Risk PodcastEmbedding Climate Within Risk Management: A Practitioner's GuideHear from Chris Howland and Lars Popken of Deutsche Bank, as we delve into the complexities of incorporating climate risk within financial institutions. Measuring and managing the risks from climate change is often a challenge for many financial institutions, partly due to a lack of consistent data and analytical tools. As a result, many are still in the early stages of integrating climate within their day-to-day business and risk management processes. Beyond this, many have made net-zero commitments, which adds another layer of complexity to this challenge. From their experience at Deutsche Bank, our guests...
2023-03-2835 min
Climate Risk PodcastBalancing Mitigation and Adaptation: Insights for the Financial Sector Hear from Dr. Nicola Ranger, Director of Climate and Environmental Analytics at the UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI), as we discuss the importance of climate adaptation. When discussing humanity's response to climate change, we often draw a dividing line between the competing priorities of mitigation and adaptation. Simply put, mitigation measures are actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while adaptation measures are based on reducing our vulnerability to the effects of climate change. Looking back over the past three years of this podcast, whilst we have had many discussions about various...
2023-03-0236 min
Climate Risk PodcastHow Film and Television Are Adapting to Climate Change Hear from Carys Taylor, Director of BAFTA's albert programme, as we explore the issues of climate change and sustainability through the lens of film and television. The film and television sector may not have the biggest carbon footprint, but it still has an important role to play in the transition to net-zero. With 70% of the global population owning a TV, the film and television industry can have a significant influence on public debate. Moreover, changing demographics and technology are pushing the industry to consider the viewing habits and preferences of a younger, more climate-conscious generation...
2023-02-0932 min
Climate Risk PodcastWhat We Learned About Climate Risk in 2022Hear from Jo Paisley and Maxine Nelson of the GARP Risk Institute as they look back on key learnings from the latest season of the Climate Risk Podcast. As we head into 2023, Maxine and Jo once again join forces to review the latest season of Climate Risk Podcasts, gleaning key insights from each guest and discussing ongoing trends in climate risk management. From scientists to CEOs, asset owners to archaeologists, we've upheld our promise to showcase a variety of different perspectives on climate risk and sustainability. This episode re-examines the rich knowledge that has been...
2023-01-1933 min
Climate Risk PodcastChristmas Climate Book Club SpecialWhat climate books do you want for Christmas? Listen in to find out where to start on picking out those stocking fillers. In this special episode, Jo reunites with William McDonnell to discuss their top picks of climate books across all genres, from climate science to politics and economics, covering fiction and non-fiction. Although its light-hearted, there's a deadly serious point: given the urgency of the climate crisis, we need to educate ourselves on the nature of the problem and the solutions at hand. Books offer a wonderful opportunity to learn much more about the challenges we f...
2022-12-0134 min
Climate Risk PodcastThe "Net" of "Net-Zero": Making Voluntary Carbon Markets WorkHear from William McDonnell, COO of the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market, as we discuss the role of carbon credits in the transition to net-zero, and what changes are needed to ensure that the voluntary market can function correctly. Sign up for GARP's 2022 Climate Risk Symposium here! Part I: Nov 22, 1:00 - 2:30 pm GMT Part II: Dec 1, 1:00 - 2:30 pm GMT As firms' climate ambitions steadily rise, many are looking towards carbon credits to help ease themselves into the transition to net-zero. According to the Ecosystem Marketplace, the global voluntary carbon market...
2022-11-1028 min
Climate Risk PodcastCulture and Capability: An Asset Owner's Guide to Net ZeroHear from Alan Smith, First Church Estates Commissioner, about the culture and capabilities that asset owners look for in the companies they invest in. Asset owners have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of their ultimate beneficiaries, which often forces them to take a longer-term perspective than many other types of financial firms. So, it's not surprising that many of them are concerned about the systemic nature of climate risks. Many are proactively engaging with firms in the real economy to encourage the right culture and capabilities to steer their companies to net zero. In...
2022-03-2430 min
Climate Risk PodcastSustainability and Space: Lessons from Low Earth OrbitAmidst growing concerns over the sustainability of space-based technologies, Chris Geiger explains his firm's strategy for overcoming the many challenges at this frontier of engineering. Space-based technologies are an increasingly important part of the global infrastructure and — like all of Earth's resources — should be managed sustainably. This episode serves as a prime example of how firms can embed long-term thinking, resilience, and adaptability into their corporate structure, and how this can help reduce the impact of risks from climate change and environmental degradation. Today's episode will explore: The challenges facing space-based technologies today and in t...
2022-02-1028 min
Climate Risk PodcastWhat We Learned About Climate Risk in 2021As we head into 2022, Jo and Maxine look back at the past year of Climate Risk Podcasts, reviewing key learnings from our guests and discussing recent trends in climate risk management. From lawyers to professors, regulators to entrepreneurs, we've had a great variety of guests talk about a wide range of topics over the last year. This episode re-examines the rich knowledge that has been shared on the Climate Risk Podcast over the last 12 months, creating a narrative of climate risk wisdom to guide our listeners through this fast-moving field. So, today's episode will explore:
2022-01-2036 min
Climate Risk PodcastAdapting to Tail Risks: Surviving the Cascading Risks from Climate ChangeBy their very nature, it can be extremely difficult to capture the truly disastrous potential of the tail risks associated with climate change. Additionally, the growing complexity of human and natural systems means that tail risks will continue to arise in unexpected and novel ways. In today's episode, we'll explore a new perspective on understanding and assessing tail risks, and how we can build resilience to these threats within organizations and at the societal level. So, today's episode will explore: Why the risks associated with even 2.0oC warming are greater than you might think...
2021-12-0933 min
Climate Risk PodcastConfessions of an Economist: How imperfect policymaking will shape transition risksMany of the financial risks that will arise from the transition towards a net-zero economy will be determined by what climate-related policies are enacted, the speed with which policymakers act, and how the economy evolves in response to these policies. Given economics' critical role in policymaking, the economist's perspective on climate change provides insights into how these policy options might evolve, helping risk professionals to better identify and assess financial risks associated with the transition to net-zero. So, today's episode will explore: How economics shapes climate policy, and how climate policymaking shapes the economy...
2021-11-1835 min
Climate Risk PodcastThe Rising Tide of Climate LitigationAgainst a backdrop of increasing societal awareness and improved scientific understanding of climate change, many stakeholders regard the law as an important tool to hold firms and governments to account and drive forward the green agenda. Since the Paris Agreement in 2015, there has been a significant rise in the number of climate-related litigation cases, increasing the legal jeopardy and reputational risk for firms navigating the transition. That's why this episode will: Provide a framework for understanding the emerging legal landscape around climate change Address what factors are driving this increase in litigation Explore the...
2021-10-2830 min
Climate Risk PodcastNavigating the Alphabet Soup of Climate Reporting StandardsToday's episode is all about how to navigate the increasingly complex landscape of climate disclosures, sustainability reporting frameworks and green taxonomies that have emerged over the last few years. This episode will address: What role disclosures should be playing in driving the transition to a low carbon economy Recent efforts to move beyond a narrow focus on climate to incorporate factors such as nature, biodiversity and water into disclosure frameworks The attributes that risk and finance professionals will need to ensure that they understand the risks and are supporting the transition, not greenwashing Links...
2021-10-0725 min
GARP Risk PodcastExplainable/Interpretable AIIn this episode, we will continue with part two of a four-part series looking at Responsible AI (Listen to part one: Alternative Data in Risk Modeling). One of the major challenges with effectively developing, deploying, and managing AI systems are often related to the "black box" nature of the model. Specifically, the complexity and non-linear nature of variables in some black-box AI models may be difficult to explain or understand. This includes explainability of the model logic as well as the individual decisions made by the model. In addition, the relative lack of transparency challenges model development...
2021-10-0430 min
Climate Risk PodcastB Corps: How to put sustainability at the heart of a businessOver the past few years, we have seen an increasing number of companies take it upon themselves to engage with the issues climate change and sustainability on a voluntary basis - with firms' motivations ranging from an interest in the long-term sustainability of their company's activities, to a sense a moral duty to people and planet. There is a lot to be learnt from the organisations taking proactive steps to embed issues of sustainability at the heart of what they do. That's why in today's episode, we will be looking at this type of voluntary action, with...
2021-09-1631 min
GARP Risk PodcastAlternative Data in Risk ModelingIn this episode, we begin a four part series looking at Responsible AI by looking at Alternative Data in risk Modeling. Over the course of the coming months we will also look at Explainable / Interpretable AI, Fairness and Bias in AI, and the new frontier of climate models. Survey Says: Risk management key to resiliency in 2021 and beyond; click her to learn more and read the full report. To view GARP's DE&I webcast, "Risk Modeling to Further Diversity and Inclusion", mentioned in this episode - click here. Learn More: From Crisis to Op...
2021-08-3014 min
Climate Risk PodcastClimate Disclosures: What can we learn from TCFD adoption in the banking sector?In today's episode we will be returning to the topic of climate disclosures, looking specifically at the advancements in TCFD adoption across the banking sector. In 2019 we recorded a podcast that discussed the early adoption of the TCFD across the banking sector. Now, just 2 years on, we are starting to see a number of countries laying out plans for mandatory TCFD reporting. Expectations around the quality of climate disclosures are rising and we are seeing the TCFD transitioning to become a part of business as usual reporting. That is why today's discussion will be focused...
2021-07-2931 min
Climate Risk PodcastWhy Net Zero Doesn't Always Mean Net ZeroIn this installment of the Climate Risk Podcast we are joined by renowned economist Professor Sir Dieter Helm, whose extensive experience of advising governments on energy and natural capital helps us cut through the hype and face the realities of reaching net zero. In the run up to Glasgow's COP26 as part of the global 'race to zero' initiative, we have seen a significant rise in commitments to reach net zero at both the national and firm level. But there are many routes to get there, different policy options, and of course difficult trade-offs to be considered...
2021-07-0844 min
Climate Risk PodcastAgriculture and Climate Change Win-Wins: How to reduce emissions whilst building resilienceIn this instalment of the Climate Risk Podcast we are turning our attention to agriculture, forestry and land use, a sector that both affects, and is affected by, climate change. Producing approximately 20% of total global greenhouse gasses, agriculture, forestry and land use is considered the second largest source of emissions after energy production, making it a critical focus for global decarbonisation. But the sector's sensitivity to changes in temperature and precipitation, as well as extreme weather more generally, means that it is also particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. With that...
2021-06-1726 min
Climate Risk PodcastThe Race to Net Zero: Understanding the role of boards and firm commitmentsIn this instalment of the Climate Risk Podcast we will be taking a closer look at the role of real economy firms, and their boards, in the race to net zero. Last year we looked at the role that boards have in shaping firms' climate strategies and developing approaches to managing the risks and opportunities from climate change. Since then, the pressure on boards has only mounted, given this more recent and growing emphasis on the transition to net zero. So today we return to the boardroom, with a few key questions: What is...
2021-06-0229 min
Climate Risk PodcastClimate Data Challenges: What are they and how can we solve them?In this instalment of the Climate Risk Podcast we address a few different topics all tied together by the central theme of climate data. Translating the output of climate, energy and economic models into decision useful climate analytics is fraught with challenges. It requires the bridging of informational gaps, but also the bridging of disciplines and communities. It also means navigating the uncertainty that comes with modelling something as complex as our global climate system. Progress is being made in this domain though, and whilst best practice is yet to be established, we are starting...
2021-05-0628 min
Climate Risk PodcastEngagement vs Divestment: How to navigate risk whilst achieving impactIn this instalment of the Climate Risk Podcast we address two pressing questions facing asset managers and explore their implications for the financial sector more broadly. The first question is a fundamental one: what is the appropriate role for asset owners and asset managers in relation to climate change? How do these roles relate to one another and how far reaching are their obligations? The second is an equally pressing question for the sector: engagement or divestment? When is it right to deploy one approach over the other? How impactful are these strategies and how c...
2021-04-1528 min
Climate Risk PodcastWelcome to the GARP Climate Risk Podcast!Climate risk is global, far-reaching, and systemic. GARP’s Climate Risk Podcast helps you gain knowledge on this developing and existential risk through discussions with key climate change and risk management leaders.
2021-02-0800 min
Climate Risk PodcastPhysical Climate Risk: How to assess the impact on assetsThe physical effects of climate change - rising global sea levels and temperature, to extreme weather events - are creating or exacerbating numerous risks. Whilst physical risks are generating a significant amount of uncertainty for business and finance, the most direct impact of physical risk is the damage of physical assets and disruption to their use. Understanding and evaluating these risks is clearly very important, but it can become challenging as the scale of the assessment increases to the total assets held by a firm or within a portfolio. That's why this episode will be...
2021-02-0427 min
Climate Risk PodcastWhat we Learned About Climate Risk in 2020In this latest instalment of the Climate Risk Podcast, we will be looking back at the past year of podcasts and considering the key learnings for risk professionals. This episode will also reflect on the progress that has been made in advancing climate risk management during 2020, and a look ahead to what's on the horizon in 2021. Today's episode covers: Key lessons for risk professionals from the 2020 Climate Risk Podcast series Important trends risk professionals should be aware of Movements in financial regulation The impact of COVID on the climate agenda A look ahead to 2021
2021-01-1430 min
Climate Risk PodcastClimate Change as a Risk Management Problem: How to Price the RiskIn this latest instalment of the Climate Risk Podcast, we will be exploring the issue of pricing the risks from climate change. During the course of this inaugural series of the climate risk podcast, we have explored numerous perspectives on the pressing issue of climate change. That has included hearing from the insurance sector, boards, academia and more. But to round off this first series of climate interviews we are returning to what GARP is best known for, financial risk management. That's why in today's episode we are speaking with Bob Litterman, a celebrated risk...
2020-12-1733 min
GARP Risk PodcastIntegrated balance sheet management: Why should I put all my eggs in one basketGARP's Robert Sales leads a roundtable with Randy Ahluwalia, Managing Director, BNY Mellon, Gokce Ozcan, Partner, Oliver Wyman and Wei Chen, FRM, Director, Global Risk Consulting , Risk Research and Quantitative Solutions at SAS on bank asset and liability management, including challenges around the aspiration of industry toward "integrated balance sheet management" as well as how COVID-19 and possible future regulation may impact this area. Over the years, GARP and SAS have worked together to bring risk practitioners unique insights on a variety of topics related to financial risk and have partnered on this episode of ou...
2020-12-1429 min
GARP Risk PodcastFrom Respond to Re-imagine - PART 2From Respond to Re-imagine – PART 2: Charting the journey forward for banking and risk management In this episode, we continue our circle back with Naeem Siddiqi, Senior Advisor, Risk and Quantitative Solutions, SAS, to explore the effects of COVID-19 on banks and risk managers, six months out from our previous discussions. GARP's Robert Sales moderates this two-part discussion with Naeem, who is also joined by Alex Kwiatkowski - Principal Industry Consultant, Global Banking Practice, SAS - to consider the current and potential post-pandemic impact of the coronavirus on credit risk, cyber risk, operational resilience and the ba...
2020-12-1018 min
Climate Risk PodcastAligning Finance with the Transition to Net ZeroIn this latest installment of the Climate Risk Podcast, we will be exploring two key concepts in the transition to net zero: greening finance and financing green. One interesting finding from GARP's 2020 Climate Risk Survey was that over the next five years financial firms expect climate-related opportunities to have a bigger impact on their strategies than climate-related risks, underlining the fact that navigating the impacts of climate change also means being alive to the opportunities being created. That's why in today's episode we are speaking with the head of an organisation that is actively working...
2020-12-0339 min
GARP Risk PodcastFrom Respond to Re-imagine - PART 1From Respond to Re-imagine – PART 1: Charting the journey forward for banking and risk management In this episode, we circle back with Naeem Siddiqi, Senior Advisor, Risk and Quantitative Solutions, SAS, to explore the effects of COVID-19 on banks and risk managers, six months out from our previous discussions. GARP's Robert Sales moderates this two-part discussion with Naeem, who is also joined by Alex Kwiatkowski - Principal Industry Consultant, Global Banking Practice, SAS - to consider the current and potential post-pandemic impact of the coronavirus on credit risk, cyber risk, operational resilience and the banking business model. ...
2020-12-0125 min
GARP Risk PodcastCOVID-19: Implications for BanksClearly, the impacts of COVID-19 on banks globally are unprecedented and requiring huge pivots in a short time. Join us on this podcast where our experts discuss banking challenges, the impacts on balance sheet reporting, relationships with regulators, auditors and investors, what it all means for loan portfolios, the intersections with governments and supervisory authorities, and the implications for CECL during this critical year. For more resources on this issue from SAS - click below: Tackle the New Complexity of IFRS 9 and CECL Standards Banking Analytics Solutions in the age of COVID-19
2020-08-1029 min
GARP Risk PodcastResponding to Climate Risks: Perspectives From the Board**We'd like to take a moment to inform you that this climate series is moving to its own dedicated channel. All future episodes, as well as the previous four instalments of the series, will now be located on the Climate Risk Podcast channel. You can find us HERE. ** In this episode of the Climate Risk Podcast series, we are moving beyond financial services to look at how climate change will affect firms in the real economy. We will be joined by Julie Baddeley, one of the UK's most experienced women directors, who will be sharing i...
2020-07-1630 min
Climate Risk PodcastResponding to Climate Risks: Perspectives From the BoardOriginally released on the GARP Risk Podcast on July 16, 2020. In this episode of the Climate Risk Podcast series, we are moving beyond financial services to look at how climate change will affect firms in the real economy. We will be joined by Julie Baddeley, one of the UK's most experienced women directors, who will be sharing insights on this topic from the perspective of the Board. Julie is also one of the founders of Chapter Zero, a fast-growing network for Chairs, Committee Chairs and Non-Executive Directors. Chapter Zero has been established to provide support, education...
2020-07-1629 min
Climate Risk PodcastInterconnected Risks: COVID-19 and Climate ChangeOriginally released on the GARP Risk Podcast on June 11, 2020. Continuing our theme from the last episode of the COVID series, in this special episode of the Climate Risk Podcast Series, host and Co-president of the GARP Risk Institute, Jo Paisley, is again joined by John Scott, Head of Sustainability Risk for the Zurich Insurance Group. Having briefly touched on some of the interconnections that exist between climate change and the ongoing COIVID-19 crisis in the previous episode, John has kindly returned to talk in more depth about this timely subject. The episode addresses t...
2020-07-1622 min
Climate Risk PodcastWhat can the Insurance Sector Teach us About Climate Risk?Originally released on the GARP Risk Podcast on June 4, 2020. Insurance plays such an important role in how we collectively navigate risk and many insurance firms are already used to dealing with the extreme weather events that are being made worse and more frequent by climate change. It is therefore important that the experience and insights found within the insurance sector are brought to bear on the pressing task of managing climate risk. In this episode, host and Co-president of the GARP Risk Institute, Jo Paisley, is joined by John Scott, Head of Sustainability R...
2020-07-1629 min
Climate Risk PodcastEmbedding Climate Risk: Reflections of a CROOriginally released on the GARP Risk Podcast on April 23, 2020. Welcome back to GARP's Climate Risk Podcast Series. Through the course of this series we will be bringing you insights from those working at the cutting edge of climate change. We will be joined by regulators, business leaders and risk practitioners who will help us build up a holistic view of the risks and opportunities that climate change poses and explore how this might affect you in your day to day work. In this episode, host and Co-president of the GARP Risk Institute, Jo Paisley, is...
2020-07-1633 min
Climate Risk PodcastClimate Risk: Where Have We Come From and Where are We Going?Originally released on the GARP Risk Podcast on March 17, 2020. Welcome to the first episode of GARP Podcasts Climate Risk Series. Through the course of this series we will be bringing you insights from those working at the cutting edge of climate change. We will be joined by regulators, business leaders and risk practitioners who will help us build up a holistic view of the risks and opportunities that climate change poses and explore how this might affect you in your day to day work. In today's show, host and Co-president of the GARP R...
2020-07-1637 min
GARP Risk PodcastTransformational Risk Leadership in Turbulent TimesToday's chief risk officers must not only contend with the economic impact and shock of the pandemic but also manage complex challenges like racial violence, climate change, geo-political change and global supply-chain failure. Robert Sales, GARP's Editorial Director, speaks with Brenda Boultwood, former senior vice president and chief risk officer at Constellation Energy, and who has served as a board member at both the Committee of Chief Risk Officers (CCRO) and GARP, about what issues top risk executives should be prioritizing, and how standard risk management techniques help firms reinvent themselves and find timely answers to risk quandaries. ...
2020-06-2930 min
GARP Risk PodcastInterconnected Risks: COVID-19 and Climate ChangeContinuing our theme from the last episode of the COVID series, in this special episode of the Climate Risk Podcast Series, host and Co-president of the GARP Risk Institute, Jo Paisley, is again joined by John Scott, Head of Sustainability Risk for the Zurich Insurance Group. Having briefly touched on some of the interconnections that exist between climate change and the ongoing COIVID-19 crisis in the previous episode, John has kindly returned to talk in more depth about this timely subject. The episode addresses three key questions: Why does climate change make the occurrence o...
2020-06-1122 min
GARP Risk PodcastWhat COVID-19 can Teach Companies about Climate RiskCOVID-19 is having a dramatic impact on the nature of market, credit, financial, and operational risks facing companies. Information about these risks is evolving at a rapid pace. To help risk managers stay informed of the latest developments and address the challenges associated with COVID-19, GARP has launched a podcast series featuring lively discussions with thought leaders and experts. This week we will be taking a look at the intersection between the COVID-19 crisis and risks around Climate Change. The COVID-19 pandemic has raised a lot of questions about the impact of the lockdowns on t...
2020-06-0832 min
GARP Risk PodcastWhat can the insurance sector teach us about Climate Risk?Insurance plays such an important role in how we collectively navigate risk and many insurance firms are already used to dealing with the extreme weather events that are being made worse and more frequent by climate change. It is therefore important that the experience and insights found within the insurance sector are brought to bear on the pressing task of managing climate risk. In this episode, host and Co-president of the GARP Risk Institute, Jo Paisley, is joined by John Scott, Head of Sustainability Risk for the Zurich Insurance Group. Through this conversation you will f...
2020-06-0429 min
GARP Risk PodcastCOVID-19's Impact on the Leveraged Loan MarketsThe current pandemic is having an enormous impact on the leveraged loan markets which until recently were priced to perfection. Bid-Ask spreads have widened dramatically, and leveraged loan indexes have fallen substantially. One of the biggest areas of concern is over collateralization of CLOs, particularly in the US. We would like to invite you to share your insights into these challenges facing the leveraged loan market and risks facing banks, asset managers and investors. GARP is happy to partner once again with SAS on this episode, which features, David Phillips, CFA, ASA, EA, a Director, L...
2020-05-1827 min
GARP Risk PodcastCOVID-19: CECL, Stress Testing and Overall Credit Risk ImpactTo help risk managers stay informed of the latest developments and address the challenges associated with COVID-19, GARP has launched a podcast series featuring lively discussions with thought leaders and experts. The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic – including crashing stock markets, plummeting oil prices and soaring unemployment – has resulted in significant credit issues at financial institutions across the globe. All of the uncertainty has not only raised questions about bank capitalization and stability but also forced firms to adjust their credit risk models and assumptions. In this GARP podcast episode, Cris deRitis, Deputy Chief Economi...
2020-05-1128 min
GARP Risk PodcastCalculating Credit Risk: The COVID – 19 FactorCOVID-19 is having a dramatic impact on the nature of market, credit, financial, and operational risks facing companies. Information about these risks is evolving at a rapid pace. To help risk managers stay informed of the latest developments and address the challenges associated with COVID-19, GARP has launched a podcast series featuring lively discussions with thought leaders and experts. In a suddenly volatile economy, spurred by the coronavirus pandemic, and despite government interventions, bankruptcies and increased defaults will more than likely increase. With new and immature data, produced by this unexpected economic downturn, automated modeling p...
2020-05-0430 min
GARP Risk PodcastEmbedding Climate Risk: Reflections of a CROWelcome back to GARP's Climate Risk Podcast Series. Through the course of this series we will be bringing you insights from those working at the cutting edge of climate change. We will be joined by regulators, business leaders and risk practitioners who will help us build up a holistic view of the risks and opportunities that climate change poses and explore how this might affect you in your day to day work. In this episode, host and Co-president of the GARP Risk Institute, Jo Paisley, is joined by Betsy Nelson, recently retired CRO at the EBRD. Here...
2020-04-2333 min
GARP Risk PodcastClimate Risk: Where have we come from and where are we going?Welcome to the first episode of GARP Podcasts Climate Risk Series. Through the course of this series we will be bringing you insights from those working at the cutting edge of climate change. We will be joined by regulators, business leaders and risk practitioners who will help us build up a holistic view of the risks and opportunities that climate change poses and explore how this might affect you in your day to day work. In today's show, host and Co-president of the GARP Risk Institute, Jo Paisley, is joined by Michael Sheren, Senior Adviser a...
2020-03-1737 min
GARP Risk PodcastHow to Build a Well-Understood Risk Management ProgramIn this episode, GARP Executive Editor, Robert Sales, speaks with Brenda Boultwood, a former CRO and a current Risk Advisory Partner at Deloitte, about the core components of a well understood risk management program, including: framework, policy, taxonomy, methodology and reporting. How can a company develop these integral risk management building blocks, and how do they fit together? Click here to read Brenda's CRO Outlook column on GARP's Risk Intelligence.
2019-11-1324 min
GARP Risk PodcastTCFD: Global Progress for the Banking SectorAccording to a new report from BCS Consulting, more than a third of the world's top 75 banks have still not declared their support for the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), an initiative to get companies to disclose clear comparable and consistent information about the risks and opportunities presented by climate change. In this episode, GARP Risk Institute Co-President Jo Paisley speaks with Hector Fontaine, Sustainable Finance Lead at BCS Consulting about the key findings of the report, what best practices are emerging around climate risk, and how this could conceivably impact future regulation....
2019-10-2121 min
GARP Risk PodcastGARP Presents: The New Age of Risk Analytics PodcastSweeping changes to regulations and accounting standards, breakneck advances in technology and the emergence of innovative competitors are upending the traditional business model. To adapt to this new environment, risk and finance infrastructures must evolve. Over the years, GARP and SAS have worked together to bring risk practitioners unique insights on a variety of topics related to financial risk. This time, we are partnering on a brand new podcast, The New Age of Risk Analytics to take a closer look at ways to compete in this new environment. CLICK HERE to subscribe. GARP is pleased to...
2019-04-2230 min
The New Age of Risk AnalyticsOperationalizing AI and RiskOver the years, GARP and SAS have worked together many times to bring to risk practitioners unique insights on a variety of topics related to financial risk. This time, we are partnering on a brand new podcast, The New Age of Risk Analytics, a sneak preview of which is featured on GARP’s Risk Intelligence podcast. The deployment of AI has been a hot topic in almost all business sectors in recent years - and this is no different for risk professionals. In the financial services industry, especially for regulated activities, how to effectively use AI te...
2019-04-0430 min
GARP Risk PodcastFuture of Risk: Jeh JohnsonJeh Johnson, former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, speaks with Jeremy Davis, VP, Media and Event Producer, GARP about the new age of risk. The risk landscape that we now face is one in which emerging and non-traditional risks intersect to create exponentially complex threats to global stability. That's where Secretary Jeh Johnson comes in, as he has built his career managing the most complex risks to global security and stability. Secretary Johnson served as the fourth United States Secretary of Homeland Security (2013-2017). He was General Counsel of the Department of Defense (2009-2012). H...
2018-02-2526 min