Jan 11, 2023 · The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2023 explores some of the most severe risks we may face over the next decade that include energy supply and food crisis, rising inflation, cyberattacks, failure to meet net-zero targets, weaponization of economic policy, weakening of human rights.

Jan 10, 2024 · The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 says the biggest short-term risk stems from misinformation and disinformation. In the longer term, climate-related threats dominate the top 10 risks global populations will face. Two-thirds of global experts anticipate a multipolar or fragmented order to take shape over the next decade.

Sep 3, 2024 · The global economy and health system will face losses of more than $12.5 trillion, further limiting the ability to respond. And in one last poignant misfortune, the populations suffering the brunt of climate calamities will reside in parts of the world least financially able to relieve the pain and least responsible for the warming.

Jan 15, 2025 · Countries from the Global South claim it does not adequately represent their interests. The reluctance of the Security Council’s five permanent members to expand it is eroding its ability to prevent, manage and end global conflicts. While talk of security reform has resurfaced, critics fear it will not go nearly far enough.

Jan 16, 2025 · “Large majorities of the chief economists surveyed expect a trade war of tit-for-tat trade restrictions between the US and China (89%) and more broadly (68%),” the report notes. However, nearly half (48%) of chief economists also anticipate an increase in global trade volumes in 2025, underscoring the resilience of global commerce.

Jan 15, 2025 · Global trade relations are tense and there is a risk of unpredictable and potentially sharp changes in trade policies worldwide. Geoeconomic confrontation (sanctions, tariffs, investment screening) ranks #3 for current (2025) risks …

Jan 16, 2024 · The looming climate crisis will exacerbate global health inequities, leaving the most vulnerable most at risk. Urgent global action must be taken to reduce emissions and safeguard human health from the multi-pronged negative impacts of climate change globally. Read the report. For more information on the Annual Meeting 2024, visit www.weforum ...

Jan 7, 2025 · While global job numbers are projected to grow by 2030, existing and emerging skills differences between growing and declining roles could exacerbate existing skills gaps. The most prominent skills differentiating growing from declining jobs are anticipated to comprise resilience, flexibility and agility; resource management and operations ...

Jan 10, 2024 · The Global Risks Report, developed in collaboration with Marsh McLennan and Zurich Insurance Group, explores some of the most severe risks we may face over the next decade, against a backdrop of rapid technological change, economic uncertainty, a warming planet and conflict.

Jul 30, 2024 · Under the Biden-Harris administration, the United States has become a global leader in reducing methane, including through the Global Methane Pledge, where 157 country participants representing more than half of methane globally have committed to cutting methane from all sources by 30% this decade. China and many other countries are developing ...