Experts Predict High Risk of Global Crises; Misinformation and Extreme Weather Top Concerns
• Nearly two-thirds of risk experts surveyed expect a high chance of “global catastrophes” in the next decade • Misinformation and disinformation were ranked as the top short-term global risk for the first time • Extreme weather events were ranked the second highest short-term risk, showing climate change awareness • Cyber insecurity made the top 5 short-term risks for the first time in 10 years • Environmental risks like extreme weather dominate the top long-term global risks