Global Risks Report 2026: 'Geoeconomic confrontation' dominates worsening outlook

Michael Holder
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Geopolitical and economic threats are front of mind for global political and business leaders in 2026, but environment and climate risks continue to dominate World Economic Forum's long-term outlook

Deep concerns over the risk of geopolitical and economic confrontation have overshadowed worsening environmental risks, such as extreme weather, pollution, and biodiversity loss, as the top threats facing...

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