Major environmental disasters: July 2017
Relentless seasonal flooding that began in mid-June resulted in continued fatalities and damage across parts of Asia in July, causing an estimated US$11 billion in economic losses, according to Impact […]
Building urban resilience in 100 cities worldwide
Last month, 100 Resilient Cities (pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation) unveiled the committee – a group of city chief executives who will contribute their expertise to the global resilience movement. […]
How is the terrorist threat level determined?
One thing we have all gotten used to in the post 9/11 era is the question: at any given time how at risk are we from terrorism? In an effort […]
Talking about my generation
Our relationship to the environment has changed over time. Which generation are you?
UK’s new Data Protection Bill, incorporating GDPR, expected in September
The UK’s Data Protection Bill, which was announced in last month’s Queen’s Speech, could be introduced in Parliament in just a few weeks—though it could be months before it becomes […]
Upcoming training opportunities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Check out our upcoming training and certification opportunities in September, October and November.
Flooding-related displacement and mental health
In the past decade, flooding took place in 50 of 53 countries in the WHO European region, with the most severe floods in Romania, Russia, Turkey, and the UK. It […]
The rise of being “social”
The social responsibility movement started with debates about corporations having a responsibility to society – it is now recognized that people, planet and profit are mutually inclusive. Since these early […]
Belgium fights for its fries… and wins as European Union pardons national dish!
European Union excuses Belgian fries from new Food Safety regulations.
Europe moving toward reducing acrylamide in food
Last week, European Member States decided to approve the European Commission’s proposal to reduce the presence of acrylamide in food. Once new regulations are in place, they will require food […]
How soon will peak oil demand arrive?
Predictions vary by decades, but most agree it is coming, with major implications. In the first decade of the 2000s, there was growing concern about so-called “Peak Oil,” based on […]
Become a certified ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager
Risks affecting organisations can have consequences in terms of economic performance and professional reputation, as well as environmental, safety and societal outcomes. Managing risk effectively helps organisations to perform well […]
How will Brexit impact the European logistics industry?
As political heavyweights made their way to Brussels for the second round of Brexit talks, British Brexit Secretary David Davis urged all sides to ‘get down to business’. The European […]
Hacker BestBuy hijacks 900,000 Deutsche Telekom routers
The hacker BestBuy pleaded guilty in court on Friday to hijacking more than 900,000 routers from the network of Deutsche Telekom. The notorious hacker BestBuy, also known as Popopret, pleaded […]
Major environmental disasters: June 2017
Impact Forecasting has published the latest edition of its monthly Global Catastrophe Recap report, which evaluates the impact of the natural disaster events that occurred worldwide during June 2017. A […]
Big data a “key to reducing food waste”?
Rising costs of food wastage and legislation aimed at reducing the problem is motivating organizations to use big data in order to combat the issue.
Will France actually ban all gas and diesel vehicles by 2040?
Paris is set to ban diesel cars within city limits by 2025, which may well serve as a trial run for the rest of the country for gas and diesel […]
Who is more prepared for GDPR? The UK, Europe or the US?
Study finds IT professionals in the UK are more supportive of and informed about GDPR than their counterparts in the EU and the US. GDPR preparation should be dominating boardroom […]
Launch of a new international clinical trial for breast cancer
Health Sciences North Research Institute Scientist and Laurentian University Professor Dr. Amadeo Parissenti announced the launch of an international clinical trial (BREVITY) to validate the use of the RNA Disruption […]
McDonald’s signs deal to drive down carbon footprint of European fleet
HAVI and Scania have agreed a partnership with McDonald’s to drive down the carbon footprint of the restaurant’s transport operations across several countries in Europe. The intention is to significantly […]
Major environmental disasters: April 2017
Impact Forecasting has published the latest edition of its monthly Global Catastrophe Recap report, which evaluates the impact of the natural disaster events that occurred worldwide during April 2017. View […]
The GDPR is coming: 5 ways you can safeguard your personal data
Can you honestly say you know who has access to your personal data? Just how many people know what your email address is or when your birthday is? And, more […]
GDPR: how charities should prepare for data protection changes
New regulations affecting fundraising, campaigning and volunteer management come into effect in 2018. Here’s how you can be ready. Four letters – GDPR – have been imprinted on the minds […]
GDPR: A quick start guide
We look at how UK organisations can prepare for the General Data Protection Regulation. On 28 May 2018, the EU’s ambitious General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force, with […]
More than half of UK business owners still unaware of GDPR
A staggering 84% of small UK business owners are unaware of the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), according to Shred-it’s seventh annual Security Tracker research. The firm surveyed 1000 […]
Google reiterates commitment to EU’s General Data Protection Regulation
All G Suite and Google Cloud Platform services will be in full compliance with the privacy requirements of the GDPR when it goes into effect next May, the company says. […]
One year to go: The countdown to GDPR begins
The countdown to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is officially on. On 25th May 2018, the introduction of the new legislation will mark the start of a new era […]
BCM Jobs – May Update
Please share this with colleagues who may be qualified for any of these job openings. Thanks for your interest and your help. BC Management, a global leader in recruiting and […]
Cocoa Industry announces cooperative initiative to end deforestation
Hosted by HRH The Prince of Wales, leading chocolate and cocoa companies commit to develop cooperative, multi-stakeholder framework to address deforestation and forest degradation in the cocoa supply chain Twelve […]
Brexit Supply Chain impacts auto industry
The automotive supply chain may be early victims of the United Kingdom’s expected exit from the European Union (EU). As the country prepares to leave the EU, concerns are becoming […]
The silver economy
Eighty is the new 20! A demographic shift is creating the so-called “silver” economy and a new and powerful consumer class. Here, we look at how new products and services […]
BCM Jobs – March Update
BC Management, a global leader in recruiting and placing continuity, resiliency, crisis management and risk management professionals, is assisting multiple clients with their personnel needs. Please share this with colleagues […]