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Large cities, major risks: Valparaíso

Large cities, major risks: Valparaíso

The silhouette of Chile is one of the most recognizable on the world map. This elongated and narrow country, nestled between the Andes mountain range and the Pacific Ocean, is a true maritime balcony. Valparaíso, one of its most iconic cities, reflects both its beauty...

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Biomimetics: nature as a teacher of civil engineering

Biomimetics: nature as a teacher of civil engineering

Every form, nexus, and movement in nature serves a purpose. In its apparent chaos, it hides the secret of its survival. Biomimetics, a science that draws inspiration from flora and fauna, allows us to find efficient responses in civil engineering, addressing the...

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Extreme solar phenomena: how do they impact Earth?

Extreme solar phenomena: how do they impact Earth?

The Sun, the energy engine of our planetary system, provides us with light and heat, but also generates intense phenomena that directly impact life on Earth. Studying these events is crucial, as they can pose a risk to power grids and satellites, interrupting both...

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Bilbao: A Safe Harbor for Global Risks

Bilbao: A Safe Harbor for Global Risks

The Global Risks Bilbao conference was launched two years ago with the aim of establishing a forum for dialogue on key risks affecting the insurance industry in the Basque Country. On September 23, the second edition of Global Risks Bilbao was held, featuring...

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Large cities, major risks: Valparaíso

Large cities, major risks: Valparaíso

The silhouette of Chile is one of the most recognizable on the world map. This elongated and narrow country, nestled between the Andes mountain range and the Pacific Ocean, is a true maritime balcony. Valparaíso, one of its most iconic cities, reflects both its beauty...

read more
Biomimetics: nature as a teacher of civil engineering

Biomimetics: nature as a teacher of civil engineering

Every form, nexus, and movement in nature serves a purpose. In its apparent chaos, it hides the secret of its survival. Biomimetics, a science that draws inspiration from flora and fauna, allows us to find efficient responses in civil engineering, addressing the...

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Interconnected risks: experience in the face of uncertainty

Interconnected risks: experience in the face of uncertainty

European Risk managers are today facing an environment where different threats are more deeply connected, and these connections boost the likelihood, impact, and complexity of these threats materializing. This requires a particularly integrated approach in terms of...

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