Water is a strategic and essential asset on a global scale, fundamentally in the domestic, urban and agricultural environments. But apart from being an essential and invaluable resource, water also plays a fundamental role in industry, where it’s used in the...
Graphene comprises a single-dimensional layer of carbon atoms. The material has grabbed the attention of large corporations since its boom in 2004, thanks to its resistance, flexibility and high technical and electrical conductivity. Twenty years later, it counts as...
Financial health is key to a region's well-being, but the increasingly digitalized insurance industry is more and more vulnerable to technological risks. To help companies protect themselves, Europe has established specific regulations for information and...
The growing exposure of cities to the impact of climate-related disasters is driving the search for new strategies and engineering technologies that protect the population and improve infrastructural resilience against extreme phenomena. Of the main scourges of...
Extreme catastrophic events, intensified by climate change, represent a growing threat to communities around the world. Some countries, such as Japan, have developed innovative solutions that pave the way for a safer and more resilient future. Earthquakes, hurricanes,...
Maritime transport, which represents more than 80% of the volume of global trade, is currently facing significant technological, political and climate challenges. The insurance sector is there to help it overcome them successfully. Whole economies and societies depend...
The Mapfre Group is experiencing a historic moment. After undergoing an intense internal transformation process, we needed to reflect this evolution in our brand. Mapfre’s taking a decisive step forward to better project who we are to the world: a human, innovative...
The Arctic route poses technical challenges, regulatory challenges, and insurance challenges, but offers an opportunity to streamline maritime trade and navigate geopolitical risks. We analyze the pros and cons of the journey with Inmaculada Pinel, senior Transport...
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....