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EBnet.Stream launches Heatwave Horizons – a 12-episode podcast series sponsored by Sanlam Corporate, that dives into the Actuarial Society of South Africa’s (ASSA) groundbreaking work and intellectual property in climate risk management. Drawing on ASSA’s Climate Index – a dynamic tool for monitoring South Africa’s climate variables like maximum temperatures – we explore actuarial tools, data-driven insights, and practical strategies for navigating climate challenges. Each episode features expert guests from ASSA, Sanlam, and beyond, blending data analysis with real-world applications. Catch episode 1 here.
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EBnet.Stream Heatwave Horizons: Unveiling the ASSA Climate Index, A New Era of Climate Monitoring
With John Anderson (Sanlam Corporate Investments) and Prof. Rendani Mbuvha (Univ. of Witwatersrand and Manchester)
EBnet.Stream Exec Meet & Greet
With Chris Lourens, Director of Solve Consulting & CEO of Grasp
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