When we think of great engineering works, we often imagine colossal bridges, endless highways, or monumental dams. However, there are infrastructures that, although hidden underground, are just as essential for the operation of our cities and territories: the tunnels....
The second edition of the Global Materials Outlook, edited by McKinsey, analyzes how the global materials industry is evolving in a context marked by geopolitical tensions, new technologies, and a slowdown in the energy transition. In 2024, the sector went through a...
Capital Colombia, Bogotá is one of the most populated cities in Latin America, with more than 7.5 million inhabitants. This city, multicultural and vibrant, combines current modernity with a colonial past. Likewise, it is the political center, economic center, and...
Every form, nexus, and movement in nature serves a purpose. In its apparent chaos, it hides the secret of its survival. Biomimetics, a science that draws inspiration from flora and fauna, allows us to find efficient responses in civil engineering, addressing the...
European Risk managers are today facing an environment where different threats are more deeply connected, and these connections boost the likelihood, impact, and complexity of these threats materializing. This requires a particularly integrated approach in terms of...
The Sun, the energy engine of our planetary system, provides us with light and heat, but also generates intense phenomena that directly impact life on Earth. Studying these events is crucial, as they can pose a risk to power grids and satellites, interrupting both...
Reviewing the past is also a way to understand the present and anticipate the future. In his speech at the Mapfre Global Risks International Conference, José Luis Jiménez offers a brief history lesson to better face uncertainty. The geopolitical and international...
Electrification, technological innovation, and growing geopolitical uncertainty mark a turning point for the energy sector, which is facing a profound transformation and requires the support of the insurance industry to move forward. These were some of the main issues...
The transition toward a cleaner energy model is an increasingly urgent need and is progressing rapidly. Solar and wind are no longer a promise for the future, but fundamental pillars of the electricity system in a growing number of countries. However, behind this...