Biotechnology holds great promise in tackling pressing global challenges such as climate change, food security, and public health crises. Yet, this vast potential comes with significant risks, from the possibility of misuse to unforeseen environmental consequences....
Data centers face various risks that may compromise their proper functioning, among them power failures, extreme environmental conditions, human error, cyberattacks and fire. Implementing preventive measures and early detection systems are the key to minimizing...
Under the slogan “The Art of Risk”, AGERS (the Spanish Association of Risk Management and Insurance) held it 35th annual Congress at the Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid city center on June 26. The meeting brought together more than 400 professionals, including risk...
Water is a strategic and essential asset on a global scale, fundamentally in the domestic, urban and agricultural environments. But apart from being an essential and invaluable resource, water also plays a fundamental role in industry, where it’s used in the...
From the moment man managed to ignite a spark without burning himself, the history of engineering is full of inventions. We managed to avoid long distances and transport goods with the help of the wheel. Before we realized it, we were building majestic pyramids. At...
Regulatory compliance is now an essential component of any business strategy, and particularly for financial institutions. We analyze legislative developments and the sustainable commitments to which it is currently subject. We talk with Sonia Lecina, who took the...
Sensors, data, and virtual models are transforming the way underground infrastructure is conceived and managed. Digital twins facilitate anticipating risks, optimizing decisions, and improving security in environments where the margin of error is minimal. An invisible...
At times, the immediacy of the news cycle and the urgency to convey the latest in what’s happening around the world can provoke a whirlwind of disjointed data and opinions. We feel it’s opportune to pause, take a step back and analyze a series of events that generated...
Mapfre Global Risks recently held its popular firefighting competition in Latin America for the first time, in Chile, with the 10 participating fire brigades meeting at the National Firefighter Academy, where four tough tests were conducted that culminated in three...