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- These are the biggest global risks we face in 2024 and beyond
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
- Global Gender Gap Report 2024 | World Economic Forum
The Global Gender Gap Index 2024 benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment) It is the longest-standing index tracking the progress of numerous countries’ efforts towards closing these gaps over time since its inception
- Surge in global energy demand growth, and more top energy stories
The Global Energy Review found that global energy demand grew by 2 2% last year, which was considerably faster than the average annual demand increase of 1 3% over the previous 10 years Emerging and developing economies accounted for over 80% of the increase in 2024 and, after several years of declines, advanced economies returned to growth
- Why we need innovative funding models for global health
Falling global health spend, combined with intensifying health threats and persistent imbalance, makes innovation and new funding models not just desirable but essential It also means that swiftly detecting – and acting to develop – the opportunities that arise from this crisis are of paramount importance
- Global Risks 2025: A world of growing divisions - The World Economic Forum
Global trade relations are tense and there is a risk of unpredictable and potentially sharp changes in trade policies worldwide Geoeconomic confrontation (sanctions, tariffs, investment screening) ranks #3 for current (2025) risks according to the GRPS and #9 over a two-year horizon
- Global Gender Gap Report 2025: Progress despite uncertainty
It will take 123 years to reach gender parity, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025 Iceland tops the ranking for the 16th year in a row Accelerating action towards gender parity can boost growth and resilience in the face of economic uncertainty
- Global Risks Report 2025 | World Economic Forum
Average 10-year risk severity and variability, 2006-2025 - Global Risks Report 2025
- This is the current state of global trade | World Economic Forum
Emerging economies have seen their share of total global trade rocket in recent years China, for instance, is now responsible for 15% of all world exports Unfinished goods, components and services account for 70% of all trade While trade in services accounts for two-thirds of global GDP, COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on trade patterns
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