Environmental Challenges Lead Long-Term Risks in World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2025
Biodiversity loss, adverse outcomes of AI technologies, pollution, and more threaten global progress and stability.
The 20th edition of the Global Risks Report 2025, produced by the World Economic Forum, reveals significant challenges threatening global stability and progress.
Particularly, environmental challenges such as extreme weather events, biodiversity loss, and pollution have far-reaching implications for the travel and tourism sector. This highlights the urgent need for action to protect our planet.
Long-Term Risks (to 2035)
- Extreme Weather Events
- Biodiversity Loss and Ecosystem Collapse
- Critical Change to Earth Systems
- Natural Resource Shortages
- Misinformation and Disinformation
- Adverse Outcomes of AI Technologies
- Inequality
- Societal Polarization
- Cyber Espionage and Warfare
- Pollution
Saadia Zahidi, Managing Director, stated:
“The 20th Global Risks Report continues to shine a light on globally relevant risks that are often complex and sometimes alarming.
“Leaders across the public and private sectors, civil society, international organizations, and academia must seize the baton to work openly and constructively with each other.
“By deepening honest dialogue and acting urgently to mitigate the risks that lie ahead, we can rebuild trust and together create stronger, more resilient economies and societies.“
