Climate Risk Specialist, Swiss Re Profile / Bio Michael Walz is a Climate Risk Specialist at Swiss Re, where he focuses on climate risk, natural catastrophes, and resilience. His work helps governments, businesses, and insurers better understand the impacts of climate change through scientific risk assessment, catastrophe modeling, and evidence-based adaptation strategies. He holds a Ph.D. in European Winter Storms from the University of Birmingham and degrees in Meteorology from the Free University of Berlin. Combining expertise in atmospheric science and risk management, he supports the development of innovative solutions that strengthen climate resilience and disaster preparedness. Follow on Materials Title Date Learning Materials Topics Climate Risk Assessments 11 March, 2026 Slides Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management, Environment, Finance Video: Climate Risk Assessments 11 March, 2026 Multimedia Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management, Environment, Finance