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Credit where credit’s due: which rich countries are going the extra mile on sovereign sust...
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Protectionism spiking as critical minerals race intensifies
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Geopolitical risk exposure of major stock markets hits new peak
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Cost of doing business at 10-year high as geopolitics takes toll on global trade
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Conflict zones grow by two thirds globally since 2021, covering 6 million km²
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Faultlines: The political risk ‘signals’ to watch in 2025
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Leveraging data to identify conflict-affected and high-risk areas (CAHRAs) in mineral supp...
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North-South divergence on carbon policy driving uncertainty for business
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Labour rights slide in 109 countries, complicating push for ethical supply chains
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Risk of unrest in US at highest levels since 2020 protests
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Fastest growing US cities face biggest risk from rising heat
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Mapping global corporate risk: Transforming equity analysis with asset-level geospatial da...
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The rise of the Sovereign Sustainability-Linked Bond – what should investors be looking fo...
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Heavy rains to threaten 25% of world’s copper projects by 2050
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Democracy drives positive sustainability outcomes for sovereigns – bond investors should t...
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Global democratic decline threatens more unpredictable rules for business
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Political fragmentation rises in Europe, SRCC risks run high among major economies
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Conflict surges in 28 countries, global trade facing elevated threats
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Q&A: Upscaling supply chain analysis with sector-by-sector risk data
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Child labour, migrant worker risks rising fastest in US
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AI-driven disinformation looms over crunch elections in the Americas
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Sovereign ESG Ratings: Governance challenges mount amid electoral supercycle
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Brazil, India, Saudi Arabia among largest emitters with most to lose from climate change
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Q&A: What the CSDDD means for your business
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Farmer protests in Europe increase 300% – climate rules, trade dynamics drive surge
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Civil unrest risks overshadow bumper election period
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Threats to food security increase in 135 countries – Europe registers largest uptick in ri...
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Staying resilient in a multi-risk world
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Extreme precipitation to threaten 60% of world’s major cities by 2050
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Sovereign ESG: Reversing the decline in women’s and girls’ rights
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Sovereign ESG Ratings: Transition and political risk challenges loom despite market enthus...
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Sustainable finance - 5 trends to watch
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Human rights - 5 risks to watch
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Climate and environment - 5 risks to watch
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Europe - 5 risks to watch
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Africa - 5 risks to watch
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Americas - 5 risks to watch
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APAC - 5 risks to watch
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MENA - 5 risks to watch
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Inflection Points: Risks to watch in 2024
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Rising political risks overshadow ‘friendshoring’ shift
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Mexico’s nearshoring potential undermined by climate and security risks
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Sovereign ESG Ratings: Global progress on energy transition lagging
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Rwanda and Republic of Congo top list of African sovereigns improving their ESG performanc...
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Gains in Middle East stability under threat
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Cascading climate risks are a threat Latin America must take seriously
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TNFD launch marks giant LEAP for businesses
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The Trendline – Insurers should brace for more civil unrest warns new predictive SRCC mode...
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The Trendline - Resource-rich countries step up intervention in extractives sector in Q2
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UK’s Seasonal Worker scheme raising human rights concerns in food sector
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Threats to human security rise in more than 20% of countries
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Europeans most exposed to toxic pesticides linked to agriculture
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Can regulators mitigate the human rights risks stemming from AI?
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Hungary, Israel, Poland and Turkey continue their democratic backslide
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Sovereign ESG Ratings: Countries to Watch in 2023-Q2
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UK’s post-Brexit Pacific trade deal fraught with environmental and human rights risks
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Civil unrest in Africa hits 6-year high
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Turkey’s election: five things to watch
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The Trendline - Climate-driven unrest escalates in Europe in 2023-Q1
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War in Sudan: 5 countries at risk of being pulled into the conflict
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German Supply Chain Act (LkSG): An 8-step guide to compliance
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LkSG supply chain law presents German companies with environmental challenges close to hom...
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Sovereign ESG resilience key for bond investors turning back to emerging markets
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The Trendline - Africa: Risks to watch
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The Trendline - Asia: Risks to watch
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The Trendline - Americas: Risks to watch
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The Trendline - Middle East & North Africa: Risks to watch
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The Trendline - Europe and Central Asia: Risks to watch
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The Trendline - Global political risk at highest level in five years
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India-UK trade deal fraught with human rights risks across multiple sectors
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COP15: ‘Paris Agreement for Biodiversity’ hinges on finance
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The German Supply Chain Act (LkSG): How to get started on risk analysis
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COP15: Efforts to curb agriculture's climate impacts threaten further unrest
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Middle East’s widening fault lines threaten further energy turmoil
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African food security facing double threat
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ESRS is a game-changer for corporate reporting – Are you ready?
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Threats to democracy rise in a third of countries
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Qatar’s World Cup legacy rests on shaky ESG foundations
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Lula 3.0: What lies ahead for Brazil?
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Sahel's downward spiral fuelled by weak governance, climate change
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Climate-induced instability threatens over half of Asian markets
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Nuclear renaissance threatens new security headaches
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Mining worst performing industry for indigenous, minority and gender rights
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Why do we need SMART supplier self-assessment questionnaires?
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Civil unrest on the rise, but a new Arab Spring is unlikely for now
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Social and economic pressures undermine governance in latest Sovereign ESG Ratings
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Heat stress to threaten over 70% of global agriculture by 2045
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101 countries witness rise in civil unrest in last quarter
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ESG risks cast pall over quest for African critical minerals
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Europe’s scramble for African gas fraught with social and governance risks

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Human rights and environmental due diligence in downstream supply chains
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Forced labour polluting ESG credentials of lesser-known energy transition materials
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Corruption risks climb in 88 countries, key sourcing economies among worst affected
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India, Bangladesh will host 28% of people most at risk from floods by 2050
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Political Risk Outlook 2022: Executive Summary
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The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG): A Simple Guide
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Child labour poses an extreme risk to business in 30 countries
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Beyond Russia: The sovereign ESG elephants in the room
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Anatomy of a coup: Social and governance red flags common in vulnerable countries
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Russia, Indonesia, Qatar, Poland major movers in latest Sovereign ESG Ratings
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Latin America hosts over 60% of world's most crime-stricken cities - Global ranking
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Ukraine conflict driving EU’s quest for strategic autonomy on critical minerals
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Cost of living crisis inflames civil unrest risks in emerging markets
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India’s extreme heat threatens energy and food crisis
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Everything you need to know about the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA)
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Russian-aligned African states face worsening social and governance profiles
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Russian war in Ukraine reshapes APAC regional security and economic outlook
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MENA's top 5 oil supply risks
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What sovereign ESG investors could have looked out for before Russia’s war against Ukraine
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SEC ups climate risk disclosure ante for US companies

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Ukraine conflict a wake-up call for ESG sceptics
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Emerging markets close ESG gap with developed economies, but Russia casts pall over sovere...
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US oil diplomacy faltering in face of rising prices
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4 principles investors should consider when building a sovereign ESG risk framework

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Ukraine crisis upends energy geopolitics
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to have far-reaching consequences
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Redefining Sovereign ESG – Setting a New Standard
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Russia-Ukraine: Escalation assured
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New Sovereign ESG Ratings show E and S factors now highly material for bond pricing
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Trends to watch in 2022 - Climate and environment
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Kazakh protests alter balance of energy geopolitics in Eurasia
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US Xinjiang bill demands full supply chain visibility
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The Americas in 2022 – Trends to watch
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40% of oil and gas reserves threatened by climate change
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Political risk to curb African green hydrogen potential
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Ethiopia: Abiy’s options shrink as rebels close in
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Verisk Maplecroft ESG data informs innovative Amundi study into sovereign bonds and credit...
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Separation of powers under attack in 45 countries
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COP26: Key takeaways
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COP26: Saudi Arabia’s oil-fuelled net zero journey
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COP26: Action on deforestation central to climate challenge
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Palm oil, cobalt highest risk for commodity-linked land grabs
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Four ways to make COP26 a success
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40% of world’s top FDI destinations rated ‘high’ or ‘extreme’ risk for human rights
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The small ‘s’ in ESG is about to get a lot bigger
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Worldwide decline in labour rights strikes at heart of global supply chains
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Executive Summary
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Human Rights Outlook 2021
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Rising legal risks up the ante for corporates bluffing on human rights

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Mining operations face growing biodiversity risks
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The evolution of ESG data requires a strategic shift from miners and investors
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Aukus commits Australia to geopolitical competition
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Carbon pricing too weak for major emitters to meet climate targets
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Myanmar: Firms testing ESG boundaries amid heightened scrutiny
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Coup sends jitters through bauxite markets, adds to Simandou uncertainty
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Energy transition unlikely to curb Saudi oil expansion
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Latin America spearheads global shift towards resource nationalism
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Crises loom as Taliban returns to power
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EU-US joining hands to counter China’s influence
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Brazil: Is the tide turning on Bolsonaro?
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China: Anti-Sanction Law pulls business onto geopolitical frontline
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Environmental Risk Outlook 2021
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London to feel as hot as Milan by 2050, New York like DC
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Biodiversity risk is the new ESG elephant in the room
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Climate litigation woes rise for energy firms at home, but legal jeopardy set to go global
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G20 disorderly transition all but inevitable: even climate-leading UK at risk
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Emitters’ ‘fossil fuels and renewables’ track highlights S and G risks of energy transitio...
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Are crypto assets ESG-ready?
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Asian cities in eye of environmental storm – global ranking
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Executive summary
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Surge of unrest damages Colombia’s political stability
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Are you prepared for the upcoming German Due Diligence Act?
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Public grip on water security tightens in Chile, risking mining supply
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Australia trade figures hit by geopolitical tensions with China

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China's pragmatic Myanmar policy under fire
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Energy transition a political risk nightmare for least competitive oil producers
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China's resource security redrawing geopolitical map
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2020’s sting in the tail: Political instability will rise in 88 countries
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China’s vaccine diplomacy in Africa unlikely to be a geopolitical game changer
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Resource nationalism surges in 2020, Covid-19 worsens outlook
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Economic issues to dominate MENA politics in 2021
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US edging towards climate risk disclosures
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Political risk enters the age of flux and flex
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Getting more from your materiality assessment in the new ESG era
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New Xinjiang ban will upend multiple sectors
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Five major obstacles to a US-Iran deal
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BlackRock backs TCFDs - but are companies prepared?
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Myanmar coup: Prospect of sanctions and ESG exposure rattles foreign investors
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Africa’s debt dependent resource producers falling into China’s orbit
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Five trends that will cut global emissions in 2021
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Brussels asserts “strategic autonomy” with EU-China investment deal
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Biden faces major obstacles on domestic climate front
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EV battery disposal sparks ESG risks
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What does COVID-19 mean for energy transition risks?
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Terrorism: 7 of 10 highest risk countries now in Africa – Index
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A dangerous new era of civil unrest is dawning in the United States and around the world
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Why human rights in supply chains are a growing concern
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Are Asia’s carbon neutral pledges hot air?
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Major emitters largely unaffected by Biden’s climate change focus
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What does a Biden presidency mean for Asia Pacific?
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APAC on the front line of Cold War 2.0
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US undergoing an emerging market moment
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Biden victory likely to improve transatlantic ties
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Natural resource M&As: Using enhanced ESG due diligence to optimise value
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Trump re-election on thin ice
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Nagorno Karabakh war threatens to unfreeze other post-Soviet conflicts
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Pandemic crisis deepens global divisions on climate action
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Asia emerges as world’s surveillance hotspot
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Wave of political instability threatens South America’s Pacific coast
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What would a Biden victory mean for the Middle East?
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Toxic brew heightens child labour risks in African tea, coffee, cocoa
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German companies shouldn’t be caught napping by upcoming human rights law
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Demand for hand sanitiser fuelling human rights risks in supply chains
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EU sanctions threat lacks teeth to ease east Med tensions
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National security law is ‘game changer’ for multinationals in Hong Kong
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Modern slavery risks surge in Asia’s manufacturing hubs, pandemic worsens outlook
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Human Rights Outlook 2020
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Assessing climate risks: Our five step guide to delivering data-driven TCFD-aligned disclo...
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Xinjiang sanctions disrupt global apparel supply chain
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Piecemeal peace deal leaves Palestinians on the sidelines
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India, South Africa, Brazil face bleakest road to economic recovery among G20
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Increased repression in Africa will dampen destabilising impact of pandemic
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Major emitters to prioritise economic recovery over climate action
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US-China relations: From bad to worse
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Emerging markets face acute instability as pandemic fuels unrest
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Pandemic quickens diversification of supply chains beyond China
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Rising food costs will fire up Africa’s civil unrest hotspots
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Latin America in line for huge surge in civil unrest

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Child labour risks increase in 23 countries – forecast to worsen
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US named as ‘high risk’ country in new Civil Unrest Index - protests jump 186%
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PODCAST: Bouncebackability, how quickly will Asia recover from COVID-19?

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Are Turkey, South Africa and India the next IMF bailout contenders?
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South Asia at highest risk of civil unrest as food insecurity bites
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China’s COVID surveillance measures are here to stay
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Why your next sustainability report is the most important yet
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Bridging the TCFD gaps
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The energy transition will change the game for O&G procurement teams
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Food insecurity in Central America, Caribbean bigger threat than COVID-19
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Labour rights unravelling as Asia’s garment sector comes apart at the seams
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SMART SAQs: Bridging the pandemic auditing gap

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Seven challenges COVID-19 raises for the climate agenda
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Coronavirus: EU travel restrictions could trigger green innovation but will otherwise unde...
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Coronavirus travel restrictions forecast to impact supply chains and operations throughout...
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Outlook darkens for energy transition, but there is light for renewables
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COVID-19: No breathing space for major economy stimulus
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Latin America: Containment puts lid on regional unrest, but pressure already building
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DR Congo border closure and lockdowns to ravage copper and cobalt output
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Climate change activism goes mainstream
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COVID-19 pandemic is last straw for large African economies
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Multiple COVID-19 shocks mean no respite for oil and gas sector in near future
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Corporates set to foot the bill in battle to combat deforestation
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'Strong-man’ leaders weaken environmental oversight
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Turbulence in energy sectors as COVID-19 spreads globally amid oil price war
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TCFDs: Crunch year for climate risk reporting
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China’s manufacturing heartland most at risk from rising seas
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Environmental Risk Outlook 2020 - Executive summary
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Latin America 2020: Aftershocks of civil unrest will continue

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Top issues to watch in 2020 for energy companies

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Resumption of business won’t ease coronavirus impact on global supply chains
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Latin America – China to take trade war to US backyard
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Minerals for mercenaries – Russia prioritises profits over long-term influence in Africa
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Corporate sector becomes new front line of US-China rivalry
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US drive for energy independence fuels Persian Gulf insecurity
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Political Risk Outlook 2020 – Executive summary
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47 countries witness surge in civil unrest – trend to continue in 2020
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Baghdad assassination of Soleimani new Iran-US red line
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EU's carbon border tax still a long way off
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Are Mexican avocados the next ‘conflict commodity’?
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Investing in Indonesia’s new capital may come with a reputational cost
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Investors in Chinese tech firms exposed to Xinjiang abuses

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The 7 rules of sustainability reporting for miners
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Gaps between sovereign ESG leaders and laggards to grow despite positive outlook
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Saudi Arabia attack brings Middle East risk premium into focus
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Social license to operate, the most pressing risk to shale projects in the Vaca Muerta

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China’s social credit system raises risks for corporates
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Where should the world’s waste go?
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Chennai is the tip of the iceberg for India’s water stressed cities
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Five essential ingredients for your Modern Slavery statement
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Iran nuclear deal on its last legs
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US tops list of countries fuelling the waste crisis
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How to choose which suppliers to audit
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If you only rely on company performance data, you're probably missing a trick
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Progress on child labour flatlining in world’s manufacturing hubs

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ESG risk factors are material for sovereign debt investing
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Reform uncertainty in Brazil points to economic challenges ahead
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Venezuela's failed rebellion will entrench Maduro
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Anadarko: Above-ground risk in rival bids
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Shareholders press BP to disclose Paris-aligned strategy
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Resource nationalism rises in 30 countries
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Presidential resignation signals new era in Kazakh politics
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Sustainability targets in spotlight as 2020 nears
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Shrinking the corporate disclosure gap on climate change
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Plastics crisis: Investors eye circular economy
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How will regulators respond to the air pollution crisis?
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Can a flexible oil supply agreement meet Saudi Arabia’s needs?
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84% of world’s fastest growing cities face ‘extreme’ climate change risks
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DR Congo: Is government intervention the real risk?
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Brazil: The risks of a Bolsonaro presidency
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A man with a plan: Brazil's incoming economic tsar
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Scenario planning: Can you read the signals that matter?
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Kibali ownership battle will rattle cobalt miners
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Emerging market debt: an accident waiting to happen?
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Chile's reputation as LatAm go-to destination threatened
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Nickel: A green energy necessity with grave environmental risks
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Land lies at the heart of Myanmar’s human rights risks
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Behind the numbers - how Australia is tackling modern slavery
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How can I tap the sovereign green bond opportunity?
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Singapore summit falls flat as Trump’s concessions catch allies off guard
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US turns the screws on Iran
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Electric Vehicles drive nickel back into spotlight
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Risks of modern slavery in UK highest in West Midlands, London and Greater Manchester
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Electric vehicles: ESG risks set to rise as demand for raw materials ramps up
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What Australia’s slavery law means for you
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20 EU countries see rise in modern slavery risks
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Drought data casts dark coffee outlook for Brazil
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US immigration policies boost slavery risks
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How can companies respond to risk?
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Tackling climate change and modern slavery together
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Is there an unwelcome surprise in your Easter egg?
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Heat stress threatens to cut labour productivity in SE Asia by up to 25% within 30 years
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Human rights deteriorating in Ukraine, Thailand, Turkey, due to repression of civil unrest
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UK’s economic exposure to flooding among world’s highest, US, China, India most at risk
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Qatar among 11 countries downgraded to ‘extreme risk’ for working conditions
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