RICS in Europe: From Reliable Pasts to Volatile Futures

From Reliable Pasts to Volatile Futures: Rethinking Value under Climate Stress
Rethinking asset value in a world shaped by climate extremes

Climate change is no longer a distant concern — it is already influencing the way we live, work and invest. Floods, heatwaves, wildfires and droughts are becoming more frequent and more severe, with growing implications for real estate markets and the financial system at large.

In this RICS webinar, experts from the banking, insurance and valuation sectors will share their perspectives on how climate-related risks are shaping discussions around value. Together, we will consider regulatory expectations, data availability, financial exposures, and what these shifts may mean for underwriting, investment decisions and portfolio resilience.

This is not about prescribing solutions, but about opening a space for thoughtful dialogue and knowledge sharing across disciplines.

Who should attend
Real estate valuers, underwriters, institutional investors, asset managers, sustainability officers, risk professionals, banks, insurers, and regulatory advisors.

Who can participate
The webinar is free and it is available to RICS members, candidates, students and non-members.

The recording of the webinar will be shared with registered attendees

Panel

• Manuela Mangiagalli, CEO and Co-founder We2Sure
• David Lázaro MRICS, Founder, Bluerise
• Banking sector expert

Moderator: José Covas MRICS, Chair of the IVSC SRB ESG Working Group

Learning Outcomes (CPD)
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to

• Appreciate how climate-related risks are beginning to influence real estate asset values across different geographies and sectors.
• Reflect on the strengths and limitations of traditional valuation approaches when considered alongside emerging regulatory and market expectations.
• Gain awareness of how disclosure frameworks such as TCFD and CSRD are shaping conversations around risk and transparency.
• Understand the perspectives of banks, insurers and end-users on climate resilience and asset value.
• Explore examples of evolving practices and methodologies that can inform future approaches to investment and valuation.