With knowledge comes a responsibility to act!

Michael Diekmann, CEO Allianz SE

Together with world-class partners, Allianz empowers dialogue and knowledge transfer on mankindīs major challenges such as aging societies, global warming, and economic injustice. Itīs our business - and your opportunity.


Water Cycle

Changing Gear

Global warming is intensifying the water cycle. In the future, the wet will get wetter and the dry will become drier.

Climate Witness

From Flood Waters to Capitol Hill

Students displaced by Hurricane Katrina will meet climate scientists to bring first-hand experience and scientific knowledge to lawmakers in Washington DC.


What We Do

Preparing for a Stormier World

More and more people are living in catastrophe prone regions. Cat bonds can help mitigate some of the risks of floods and other disasters.

What You Can Do

Peer-to-Peer Lending

Our Take Action gallery introduces a few websites where lending to poor people on the other side of the world is just a mouse click away.


Microinsurance

Low Costs, Big Rewards

Microinsurance provides poor people with coverage for only a few dollars a year. Jean-Jacques Laffont from Allianz AGF in Paris explains why a commercial insurer is interested in low-profit business in Egypt.

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Improving Water Sanitation

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