Case Study
Catastrophes, Migration and Life in the Diaspora
Presenting major activities of Munich Re Foundation in 2007
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This document summarizes the projects and activities undertaken by the Munich Re Foundation in 2007.
The underlying themes include urbanization, environmental concerns, catastrophes, social forces and migration. The projects, conferences and other activities described in the document highlight the need to develop strategies and instruments to help people cope with the rapid and unprecedented changes around them. Topics covered include:
- Catastrophes, migration and life in the diaspora;
- Conflicting forces within megacities;
- Unplanned urban development and social vulnerability;
- Megacity dynamic stress model;
- Climate change and justice;
- Growth through microinsurance;
- Green entrepreneurship;
- Climate protection;
- Climate change strategies;
- Flood warning system in Mozambique.
The document states that Munich Re’s primary concern is to find practical solutions to these problems. Finally, it also presents a summary of the foundation’s various sensitization projects with schools.
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