The World Economic Forum has just released its Global Risks Report 2025, highlighting the threats most likely to shape our world in the coming years. The findings come from the Global Risks Perception Survey 2024–2025, reflecting expert views across economies, societies, and industries.
Key insights from the report:
In the next 2 years, the top risks are dominated by misinformation, extreme weather, armed conflict, and societal divides. In the next 10 years, environmental threats take center stage, with climate-related changes, biodiversity loss, and natural resource shortages leading the list.
Top risks in the next 2 years:
- Misinformation and disinformation
- Extreme weather events
- State-based armed conflict
- Societal polarization
- Cyber espionage and warfare
Top risks in the next 10 years:
- Extreme weather events
- Biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse
- Critical change to Earth systems
- Natural resource shortages
- Misinformation and disinformation
These risks underscore the urgent need for collaboration between governments, businesses, and communities to anticipate, adapt, and act.
📄 Read the full WEF Global Risks Report 2025 at the World Economic Forum Website.
