Increasing exposure to natural disasters is reshaping our insurance landscape.

In a world increasingly shaped by climate risks, nature-based solutions are proving to be not only environmentally beneficial but also financially sound investments.

Discover the barriers, enablers and opportunities facing the financial sector when it comes to transition. With growing climate-related risks, financial boards need to be equipped and feel motivated to lead on climate from the boardroom to drive wider economic and societal resilience.

A strategic approach with a focus on one factor at a time has begun paying off in terms of carbon emissions reductions.

In this guest blog, Pim Valdre of the World Economic Forum analyses the key developments of note for board directors from the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in 2025.

“Mitigating our climate impact – and supporting others in doing so – underpins all that we do,” says Channel Infrastructure chair James Miller.

In 2025, directors and boards have an opportunity to leverage climate-focused regulations and international frameworks, turning compliance into a strategic advantage as highlighted in 'Climate as a competitive edge', one of the IoD's Top 5 issues facing directors in 2025.

Effective climate governance could give you a competitive edge.