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What’s happening: This week saw the conclusion of COP28, where world leaders met in Dubai to discuss the steps needed for transformative climate action.

Dig deeper: Read about some of the ways Aon contributed to the conversation at COP28.  

• The firm announced a collaboration with the African Development Bank and Amini to increase crop insurance capacity across Africa, support smallholder farmers’ resilience and accelerate the use of nature-positive practices. Read more in Africa Business Communities, Commercial Risk, Global Data, iGrow News, Life Insurance International and Reinsurance News.
• Aon’s President, Eric Andersen, spoke about how COP28 presents an opportunity for the firm to discuss work being done with clients, “We meet here with clients we didn’t have before, such as the Red Cross and the World Bank,” he said. “To match them with the private sector has been an evolution,” he added, “but we understand each other better now.” Read more about Aon’s work with the Red Cross here.
• The award-winning “On Aon” podcast shared a special edition episode with Andersen and Bridget Gainer, Aon’s Global Head of Policy and Public Affairs, during which they addressed the opportunities at COP28 and how Aon is helping clients mitigate climate risk.
• Aon shared insights on how insurance plays a key role in transitioning to a low carbon future. Read more here.