Episode 8: Insuring Coral Reefs: The Hidden Logic Behind Parametric Nature-Based Risk Solutions

12/07/2025 22 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, John and Jane unpack Sean Djalilvand’s latest article on coral reef parametric insurance. They explore why governments and private stakeholders turn to insurance instead of direct investments, how payouts are triggered without traditional loss adjustment, and whether this approach builds real resilience or risks commoditizing nature. A thought-provoking look at the future of risk and climate adaptation.