The Organisational Risk Culture Standard (ORCS): Building Risk Culture Capability Across Global Contexts

Risk culture shapes how organisations across the world perceive uncertainty, make decisions, and build resilience – yet few frameworks provide a reliable, evidence-based way to measure it across diverse cultural and operational contexts. The Organisational Risk Culture Standard (ORCS) is the world’s first benchmark designed to support global organisations in assessing and strengthening their risk […]

Guy Collyer Appointed ISRM Chief Operations Officer

Guy Collyer OBE, F.ISRM will take on the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO) at ISRM from 1st January 2026. Guy has been part of the ISRM UK management team for the past year, contributing to a range of activities, including expanding the organisation’s presence at conferences. He brings decades of experience in security, crisis management, and chemical, biological, radiological […]

ISRM Releases Report on The New Geopolitics of Critical Minerals

ISRM has released the latest report from its single-topic Global Crisis Watch sessions, launched in August 2025. The November report, “The New Geopolitics of Critical Minerals”, examines global competition over rare earth elements and critical minerals—vital for clean energy, defence and advanced technology. The session highlighted China’s dominant role in mining and refining, including export regulations […]

ISRM Thanks Veda Woods and Protect Us Kids

We at ISRM are grateful to Veda Woods and Protect Us Kids Foundation for allowing us to support their vital work. Veda has been a supporter of the ISRM since our start-up, showing the power of collaboration in a challenging world. On 1 October, the first day of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, PUK ran a digital […]

Global Risk Review – November 2025

The November Global Risk Review Report delivers concise, strategic analysis of key geopolitical, economic and humanitarian developments shaping global stability. This edition highlights a world defined by enduring geopolitical volatility, systemic fragility and accelerating power shifts. Core themes include the ongoing conflict in Gaza and its deepening humanitarian crisis, the persistent stalemate in the Russia–Ukraine […]

Annual Awards 2025

Nominations for the ISRM 2025 Annual Awards are now open. Categories include: Submit your nominations here >> We invite you to nominate individuals or chapters who have made meaningful contributions to ISRM and helped advance our community. This is a great opportunity to recognise outstanding commitment and achievements within our network. We look forward to celebrating these contributions […]

Safety and Security Asia Expo

ISRM are delighted to have been invited by Nineteen Events and their CEO Peter Jones to be part of the sector-leading Safety and Security Asia Expo in Singapore for 11th-13th November. ISRM Executive Director Dr David Rubens will be there, at ISRM Stand 1939. Please feel free to drop by, say hello and have a chat […]

End-of-Year Membership Offer

Join or renew your ISRM membership now and enjoy two extra months free — your membership will be valid until December 2026! This is the perfect opportunity to be part of our global risk and resilience community, connect with professionals and access the latest insights, events and resources in strategic risk management. By becoming a member, you can stay informed on emerging trends, […]

Dr David Rubens to Join Fourth Risk, Emergency and Business Continuity Management Conference in Riyadh

ISRM Executive Director Dr David Rubens will participate in the Fourth Risk, Emergency and Business Continuity Management Conference, held at the Fairmont Hotel, Riyadh. The conference will focus on strengthening business continuity and supply chain resilience amid global disruptions, with sessions on preparedness, simulation exercises and the use of emerging technologies and AI in risk management. The event brings together leaders, experts and stakeholders from global, regional […]

ISRM at the 3rd International Conference on Critical Infrastructure in Belgrade

The Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) participated in the 3rd International Conference on Critical Infrastructure, “Risk and Crisis Management in the New Reality”, held on 16th – 17th October 2025 in Belgrade. The event was organized by the Center for Risk Analysis and Crisis Management (CARUK), founded and presided over by Dr Zoran Keković, […]