Global Risks Report 2026

Share of respondents (%)Top risks addressed by global treaties and agreements, 2026–2036 FIGURE 28 Source World Economic Forum Global Risks Perception Survey 2025-2026"Which approach(es) do you expect to have the most potential for driving action on risk reduction and preparedness over the next 10 years?" Global treaties and agreements (e.g. UNFCC, Paris, Montreal, NPT, WTO) Risk categories Economic Environmental Geopolitical Societal TechnologicalFostering resilience at the local level by strengthening community-driven structures can be another area of focus amid concerns around weakening multilateralism. More focus needs to be given to community-led governance, ensuring equitable access to resources, and empowering local actors to mitigate and respond to crises. In parallel, international frameworks, including minilateral treaties and agreements, remain critical to help promote flexible, local solutions (Figure 29).23 Top risks addressed by Minilateral treaties and agreements, 2026–2036 FIGURE 29 "Which approach(es) do you expect to have the most potential for driving action on risk reduction and preparedness over the next 10 years?" Minilateral treaties and agreements (e.g. Basel, Wassenaar, regional free trade agreements) Share of respondents (%) Source World Economic Forum Global Risks Perception Survey 2025-2026Risk categories Economic Environmental Geopolitical Societal Technological Global Risks Report 2026 31