Natural disasters caused worldwide damage of $224 billion (€192 billion), 39% less than the previous year, by 'pure luck', says a report released on Tuesday by the German reinsurer Munich Re. In Africa, 'they resulted in losses of approximately $3 billion (€2.5 billion), ...
Only 20% of catastrophe losses in Africa in 2025 were covered by insurance
Thursday, 15 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
