On this page we provide information on all our projects running in 2011. For further details please click the links in the various articles.
From 8 to 10 November 2011, the 7th International Microinsurance Conference will take place in Rio de Janeiro. The event is co-hosted by the Microinsurance Network and supported by CnSeg. >more
Adapting to new conditions caused by climate change is a particular challenge in fragile states. The 30 international participants in the Summer Academy 2011 researched how it can be done successfully. >more
Population growth, environmental changes and climate shifts are causing risks to increase. Successful risk management begins with the people at risk. The RISK Award supports projects aimed at reducing risks and improving disaster prevention. >more
In 2050, every third person in Germany will be 60 years old or more! The population is ageing and shrinking. We invited you to join us in five evening forums in analysing the questions and challenges of demography and migration. >more
Exceptionally heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding in Mozambique in late January 2011, putting our flood-warning systems on the Búzi and Save rivers severely to the test. >more
To assist the development of projects for collecting water from fog and dew, the Munich Re Foundation is awarding one or more grants for the provision of new or the enhancement of existing fog collection projects. >more
Just in time for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 16) in Cancùn, Mexico, the short version of the study „Global yet equitable“ has been published in English, French and Spanish. >more
Munich's schools are a living example of the energy turnaround! The Munich Re Foundation has expanded its support in 2011 and thus allows additional schools in Munich to participate in the Energy School project. >more
A German version of the “Riskland” game has been developed by the Munich Re Foundation in cooperation with UN-ISDR, Save the Children and katmakon. By combining learning and entertainment, the game aims at awareness rising of disaster risk among children. >more