Conflict, Extreme Weather, and Disinformation Top Global Risks for 2025, WEF Survey Reveals
A WEF survey reveals that armed conflict, extreme weather, and disinformation are among the top global risks for 2025, with nearly 23% of experts ranking state-based conflict as the greatest concern.
Published on April 12, 2025
According to a World Economic Forum Global Risks Report released on January 15, nearly 23% of risk specialists have identified state-based armed conflict as the most pressing concern for 2025. The survey also cited extreme weather events and disinformation as major risks, alongside growing environmental issues such as biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse.
During the Davos annual meeting, which saw nearly 3,000 leaders from over 130 countries, further discussion emphasized how geopolitical tensions, extreme weather, and the spread of misleading information are intensifying challenges on a global scale. Additional insights from the meeting highlighted emerging cybersecurity issues linked to AI and the broader implications of these risks for economic growth and global stability over the next decade.