The European Parliament is in favour of introducing EU legislation on deforestation-free products. These rules are intended to ensure that European citizens will no longer be able to buy products that contribute to the global destruction of forests. This proposed legislation has major consequences for insurers.

The financial sector is an important party in climate adaptation. The Platform for Sustainable Finance also realises this. This platform brings together major financial players so that they can work together on new forms of financing and measures aimed at climate adaptation.

They sometimes pass by at a decent speed and are a lot less innocent than you think. Especially abroad, it can be quite expensive if you make chunks with your e-scooter. Jelle Smits of De Vereende knows how that works.