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 · 14.5 million additional people could die by 2050 because of global warming. The world's most vulnerable people will pay the highest price as climate change wreaks its worst havoc on developing nations. Averting this bleak future is possible — but we must start work quickly and collaboratively, based around three key priorities.

Nov 23, 2021 · More climate cases are going well beyond a particular complainant's grievance to fundamentally challenge government and corporate inertia.

Feb 28, 2024 · Parametric insurance and #reinsurance could become an important part of the relief capital for #climate disasters by offering fast and lower-cost finance.

Jan 16, 2024 · Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 16 January 2024 – A new World Economic Forum report, published today, warns that by 2050 climate change may cause an additional 14.5 million deaths and $12.5 trillion in economic losses worldwide. Despite the stark findings, there is still time for global stakeholders to take decisive, strategic action to counter these forecasts and mitigate the health impacts of ...

Nov 8, 2023 · This global round-up brings you health stories from the past fortnight. Top health news: public health crisis imminent in Gaza, WHO warns; health and environmental cost of food production tops $10 trillion a year; Finger-prick test could help spot brain cancer.

Nov 10, 2021 · The market for catastrophe bonds could grow to $50 billion in four years. Insurers use the bonds to protect themselves against losses from natural disasters.

Jan 10, 2024 · Misinformation and disinformation are biggest short-term risks, while extreme weather and critical change to Earth systems are greatest long-term concern, according to Global Risks Report 2024. Two-thirds of global experts anticipate a multipolar or fragmented order to take shape over the next decade. Report warns that cooperation on urgent global issues could be in short supply, requiring new ...

Jan 10, 2024 · The Global Risks Report 2024 from the World Economic Forum explores some of the most severe risks we may face over the next decade. Read the report to learn more.