Armed Conflict Named Top Global Risk for 2025 in WEF Report

The World Economic Forum highlights escalating geopolitical tensions and climate challenges as key threats in its annual Global Risks Report.

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2025 identifies state-based armed conflict as the most pressing global risk, cited by 23% of surveyed experts.
Extreme weather events, driven by climate change, rank as the second most significant short-term risk, reflecting growing environmental concerns.
Misinformation and disinformation remain the top risks over a two-year horizon, exacerbating societal divisions and undermining trust in institutions.
Over the next decade, environmental risks such as extreme weather, biodiversity loss, and natural resource shortages dominate expert concerns.
The findings come ahead of the WEF's annual Davos meeting, where leaders will address interconnected crises, including war, climate change, and economic fragmentation.