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IRIS project will be presented at the IEFE Observatory on the Green Economy of the Bocconi University

On 19 April the IRIS project will be presented at the IEFE Observatory on the Green Economy of the Bocconi University within the Management table.
The Observatory is a dynamic platform for research and in-depth analysis that deals with the Green Economy trends according to two main interpretations – Policy and Management – to which two different working tables, integrated and in strict synergy, are dedicated. The first working table is dedicated to the analysis of, on the one side, the evolution of the policies for the support and development of the Green Economy and, on the other side, of trends in the sectors directly involved. The second working table focuses on the strategies and tools at a firm’s Management disposal to seize the opportunities offered by the Green Economy.
In particular, the Management table will study in depth the “The mapping and assessment tools of climate-related risks for companies”. In this context, the methodology for assessing the climate risk for companies developed within the LIFE IRIS project will be presented firstly, secondly the CAST software tool for assessing the climate risk for companies, also developed within the project scope, and finally some possible adaptation measures to climate change for risk prevention to the organization and impacts reduction on business.

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WB Report assesses impacts of water scarcity on economy and conflicts

The World Bank released a new report “High and Dry: Climate Change, Water, and the Economy”, explaining risks and impacts of water scarcity exacerbated by climate change on economic growth, migration and conflicts.

The report shows that both regions currently aboundant or short-supplied by water can face water scarcity due to climate impacts and increasing demand for water. Water insecurity can affect cities’ economy, people’s lives and jobs, and also spark new conflicts and migrations.

However, the negative impacts and risks can be prevented through better policies and water management measures: a far-reaching water resources planning allocation, incentives for water efficiency and investment in infrastructures are necessary to address the problem.
waterCC Read more: World Bank’s website

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