Issue June 10, 2009
Dear Reader, Negotiations on a new climate treaty are entering a crucial stage. Read on to learn about the costs of action/inaction against global warming and why some people believe there is a 'great climate swindle'. And we look at an innovative micro health insurance project in India. Enjoy our newsletter, and don’t miss next month’s issue on the G8 Climate Scorecards and Pandemics. Your Allianz Knowledge Team PS: If you like the Allianz Knowledge Newsletter and our idea of sharing knowledge, why not share it with others?	Poll: Newsletter Topic Choose a topic for the August newsletter. (ends June 30, 2009) > Tipping Points > Natural Disasters > GMOs > Green Travel > view results Demographic Gallery Most Populous Countries See what makes the world's most populous countries so special. > more Interview of the Month Taking on Climate Change Sceptics Stefan Rahmstorf is one of the world's best known climate scientists-and one of the most outspoken critics of climate change sceptics and deniers. > more Allianz Expert Indian Microinsurance: Still Going Strong Kamesh Goyal, CEO of Bajaj Allianz in India, on how to win two million new microinsurance customers in the middle of a global recession. > more
Lead Article The Costs of Climate Change: Inaction vs Action Fighting climate change will probably be one of the most expensive projects mankind has ever undertaken-if we decide to do so. But is it worth the effort? > more News China Wrestles Climate Quandary: Growth vs CO2 Global warming is fast rising in the pile of crises facing China. And while the country pursues the unshakeable goal of economic growth, it is grappling with international pressure to curb its greenhouse gas output. > more Take Action Green Travel Summer vacations are approaching. Here is what you can do to improve the carbon footprint of your trip. > more Editor's Choice Health Mutuals: Microinsurance Band Aid Health insurance is a given in Europe. The majority of humanity, however, still lacks access to health insurance. A project run by Bajaj Allianz and CARE India is trying to offer health insurance in a new way. > more Calendar June 15 | Global Wind Day This year, the European Wind Day will go global, becoming the Global Wind Day, a worldwide awareness campaign for the promotion of wind energy... > more June 21 | World Conference on Disaster Management The World Conference on Disaster Management has a special focus on pandemic planning, climate change... > more
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