In this episode, Gareth Westwood, Head of Global Intelligence, is joined by co-host Sydney Stewart, North America Intelligence Analyst. Together, they will delve into various pressing global issues: North Korea’s recent “scorched earth” nuclear test, climate concerns in Australia, 3D printed weaponry and extremism in Finland and risks associated with the 2023 Rugby World Cup […]
ESG is not just good business, it is good for business: Gaining clarity on what ESG means for your company As ESG is gaining momentum within the corporate community, it is essential for companies to start integrating and implementing the right strategy. But first and foremost they need to gain a clear understanding of what
In this premier episode of the Sibylline Deep Dive, Gareth Westwood is joined by two intelligence analysts, Valeria Scuto and Rhiannon Phillips to discuss the impact of the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria and their implications for the broader region.
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In this episode, our host is joined by Edie Lipton to discuss Ethiopia’s other conflict, Thomas Carter to explain climate activism in Europe and Kailyn Johnson to discuss Ransomware and what companies can do to protect themselves. Also, in a bonus segment, Sydney Stewart and Riccardo Cociani will discuss the infamous Chinese ‘weather’ balloon that
Listen on iTunes Listen on PodBean Join your host Benedict Manzin Lead Sub Saharan African Analyst, along with Ahmed Alqarout, our Lead Middle East & Africa Analyst and Anastasia Chisholm, our Middle East and North Africa Analyst to discuss the COP27 conference in Egypt. Egypt’s hosting of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27)
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Environment Greenwashing lawsuit reinforces importance of environmental transparency for businesses On 6 July, KLM was sued by environmental groups Fossielvrij NL, ClientEarth and Reclame Fossielvrij for allegedly “greenwashing” in their ‘Fly Responsibly’ campaign. Greenwashing is defined as disinformation disseminated by an organization to present an environmentally responsible public image. A spokesperson from ClientEarth said KLM’s
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Listen on iTunes Listen on PodBean In this week’s podcast, join your host Rhiannon Phillips, our Middle East and North Africa Associate Analyst along with Valeria Scuto, our Middle East and North Africa Analyst, and Anastasia Chisholm, our Middle East and North Africa Associate Analyst to discuss the recent increase in sandstorms over the Middle
Listen on iTunes Listen on PodBean Recent developments in the horn of Africa have severely threatened longer-term stability in both Ethiopia and Sudan. In Ethiopia, Tigray rebels have made gains notable against government forces, raising concerns about a potential advance on the capital Addis Ababa. While in Sudan, the 25 October coup is flailing, with
Listen on iTunes Listen on PodBean The UN’s 26th Climate Change Conference (COP26) is set to take place in Glasgow between 31 October and 12 November. With environmentalist movements like Extinction Rebellion and Greenpeace seeing it as a make-or-break summit, activist protests and direct actions are highly likely to cause significant disruption to businesses not
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Executive Summary COP26 retains a singular importance to environmentalist groups across the planet, with movements such as Extinction Rebellion (XR), Fridays for Future (FFF) and Greenpeace viewing it as a make-or-break opportunity to mitigate the effects of climate change. Given the summit’s importance, mass protests and disruptive activities are planned to take place across
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