Global Risks Report 2026: What climate, conflict and economy mean for water and environment.
Every year, as governments and institutions take stock of the world’s most pressing challenges, one report is closely watched by policymakers, researchers, and civil society alike: the Global Risks Report of the World Economic Forum (WEF). The report does not predict the future or claim that crises are inevitable. Instead, it offers a structured way to understand the major risks facing the world, how they are connected, and how today’s decisions could shape multiple possible futures.
At its core, the Global Risks Report asks a simple but critical question: what events or conditions could significantly harm global economies, populations, or natural systems if they occur. To answer this, the WEF brings together the views of experts from across the world and across sectors, creating a shared picture of risk that goes beyond any single country or discipline.
