Public and private sector experts explored shared challenges and opportunities tied to risks ranging from climate change and cyber security to terrorism at a recent conference organized by RANE (Risk Assistance Network and Exchange), in partnership with the George Washington University’s Homeland Security Policy Institute and Knowledge at Wharton. Several key themes ran through the conference sessions, including the need for greater cooperation among sectors and between large and small players, and the potential consequences of delaying action. This Knowledge at Wharton white paper reports on key insights from the conference and is sponsored by RANE.

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