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Dear Friends of the Munich Re Foundation,
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Europe is currently experiencing a severe heatwave – an intense and powerful reminder that climate change is no longer a distant risk, but a reality affecting health, infrastructure, schools, workplaces and local communities. Extreme heat shows why climate action must combine mitigation, adaptation and social resilience. Protecting vulnerable groups and preparing our cities, schools and livelihoods for more frequent extremes are key.
In this newsletter, we therefore look at practical solutions from our projects for climate resilience, inclusive insurance and climate education. The focus is on informal settlements in our new RISK Award; further topics are heat-resilient schools and resilient agriculture, municipal adaptation and new insurance approaches. We also share upcoming events, learning opportunities and recent publications from our work.
Your team
Munich Re Foundation
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2027 RISK Award – Call for submissions The 2027 RISK Award is open for applications. Under the theme “Homes at risk - Climate resilience for informal settlements”, the award will support an innovative, community-based project that reduces climate-related disaster risks in informal and semi-formal urban settlements. Apply by 30 July! > more |
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Climate changes schools – Call for proposals This call for proposals supports projects that embed climate education in secondary schools across Germany. The focus is on participation, long-term school development and turning climate knowledge into practical action. The call is open until 19 July! > more |
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China Inclusive Insurance Symposium 2026 The symposium in Shanghai (1 to 2 June) focused on the digital transformation of inclusive insurance. Around 100 participants examined how technology can help insurance reach underserved people and enterprises while improving sustainability, risk prevention and trust.
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Latin American Inclusive Insurance Congress The second Latin American Inclusive Insurance Congress in Punta Cana (9 to 10 June) brought together insurance, microfinance and development actors to discuss accessible, innovative and scalable solutions for closing protection gaps in the region. The summary will be available soon. > more |
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Inclusive insurance innovation in Zambia The TAG Inclusive Insurance Conference in Lusaka (26 to 28 May) highlighted how client-centric and commercially viable insurance solutions can support financial performance, social impact and sustainable development. The summary will be available soon. > more |
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Dialogue Forum on 21 May: Making municipalities climate-fit Heat, heavy rain and changing environmental conditions are already affecting public health. Our Dialogue Forum on 21 May discussed how cities and municipalities can protect vulnerable groups through local climate adaptation.
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Dialogue Forum on 30 June: Cool heads, healthy learning How can schools prepare for heatwaves and protect students and teachers? During this Dialogue Forum on 30 June our invited experts presented practical approaches for heat-resilient schools, including the first model heat protection plan for schools. The summary will be available soon. > more |
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Munich Solar 2030: making the energy transition more social Munich Solar 2030 brings balcony solar systems to low-income households at no cost. The pilot works with nonprofit housing providers to reduce electricity costs, cut emissions and make Munich’s energy transition more inclusive. We are looking for cooperation partners!
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Learning from nature-based livelihoods in the Mekong Delta A field visit within the “Strong roots, strong women” project explored how communities in the Mekong Delta combine ecosystem-based adaptation, circular economy approaches and local livelihoods to strengthen resilience. Find out more in our web-report. > more |
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Testing new ideas for agricultural resilience The RAIN Challenge 2025 has been successfully completed. We again supported locally led innovations in East Africa. The review highlights nonprofit initiatives that strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods, food systems and nature-positive agriculture. > more |
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Save the date: International Conference on Inclusive Insurance 2026 The next International Conference on Inclusive Insurance will take place from 19 to 23 October 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda. Around 1,000 experts from more than 50 countries are expected to discuss growth, viability and impact in inclusive insurance. > more |
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Dialogue Forum on 30 September: Working safely in a changing climate Rising heat and climate-related health risks are reshaping the world of work. This Dialogue Forum on 30 September will explore how workers, employers and society can protect health and maintain economic resilience. Register now!
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Conference report: ICII 2025 in Quito The report from the International Conference on Inclusive Insurance 2025 documents discussions, insights and lessons from Quito, where participants explored how inclusive insurance can grow sustainably in Latin America and beyond. > more |
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Climate Academy publication: Digital technologies for rural energy access This new Climate Academy publication explores how digital technologies can support rural energy access in sub-Saharan Africa and contribute to more inclusive, resilient and sustainable development pathways. > more |
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Executive Board
Renate Bleich, Managing Director
Dirk Reinhard, Deputy Managing Director
Chair of the board of trustees
Dr. Doris Höpke |
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