The World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Risks Report identifies extreme weather events as the second-highest global risk for 2025 and the top risk for the next decade. The findings underline the urgency for collective action to mitigate environmental and societal challenges.

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• Extreme weather events ranked as the second-highest risk for 2025 and the highest for the next decade.
• 14% of experts view extreme weather as a critical global threat in the short term.
• Climate crises intensify frequency and severity of events like heatwaves, floods, and wildfires.
• 2024 was one of the hottest years on record, exacerbating environmental issues.
• Biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse are the second-biggest risks over the next 10 years.
• Younger generations express greater concern over environmental risks compared to older age groups.
• All 33 assessed risks are expected to worsen, with environmental challenges showing the fastest deterioration.
• Report highlights the need for global collaboration to address environmental and geopolitical risks.
• The WEF annual meeting in Davos will focus on strategies to build resilience against global challenges.
• Calls for immediate and sustainable solutions to tackle interconnected global threats.