Armed conflicts, extreme weather and disinformation campaigns will be the top global risks in 2025, according to a survey conducted annually by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Almost a quarter (23%) of respondents to the WEF survey named armed conflicts as the main reason for concern this year. Disinformation was included in the list of top global risks for the second year in a row, and environmental issues, including climate change, biodiversity loss and ecosystem destruction, were named the key risk over the next 10 years.
“Rising geopolitical tensions, eroding global trust and the climate crisis are putting unprecedented pressure on the global system,” said WEF Managing Director Mirek Dusek. – “As divisions deepen and risks increase, world leaders face a choice: promote cooperation and resilience, or face increased instability. The stakes are higher than ever.”
The WEF survey, conducted in September and October 2024, involved more than 900 risk management experts, policymakers, and senior executives. The World Economic Forum will be held in Davos on January 20-24.
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