Reports and views on climate change
As part of the ongoing Lloyd’s 360 Risk Insight, Lloyd's has produced the following reports on climate change:
Climate change and security
This report produced jointly by Lloyd’s and IISS identifies four major areas in which climate change might lead to an adverse impact on global security: the risk of water-induced conflict; issues of food security; energy security concerns; and migratory pressures.
Climate change and security report (4MB, pdf)
The Herbert Hoover Dike - A discussion of the vulnerability of Lake Okeechobee to levee failure; cause, effect and the future
This report reviews the insurance risks associated with the failure of the Herbert Hoover Dike, which lies around the waters of Lake Okeechobee – the second most vulnerable US mainland area to hurricanes.
Read the Lloyd's Herbert Hoover Dyke report (712KB, pdf)
Videos from 360 Live Debate on climate change
In July 2006, Lloyd's hosted its first 360 Live Debate, which explored the key issues surrounding climate change and its impact on the insurance industry and the wider business world.
Listen to the views and questions raised during the 360 Live Debate using the links below:
View from the experts
Each speaker examined the key issues and implications surrounding climate change from a different viewpoint. Video highlights and speaker transcripts are available below.
Setting the scene
The Chairman of Lloyd’s, Lord Levene, and moderator for the day, Sir Trevor McDonald OBE, welcomed delegates and set the scene for the Lloyd's 360 live debate. Video highlights and speaker transcripts are available below.
Listen to the opening highlights (13MB)
View from the experts
Each speaker examined the key issues and implications surrounding climate change from a different viewpoint. Video highlights and speaker transcripts are available below.
Listen to speaker highlights (12MB)
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