Global Risks Report 2026

Top risks addressed by Development Assistance FIGURE D.2 "Which approach(es) do you expect to have the most potential for driving action on risk reduction and preparedness over the next 10 years?" Development assistance (e.g. international aid for disaster risk response and reduction) Share of respondents (%) Source World Economic Forum Global Risks Perception Survey 2025-2026Risk categories Economic Environmental Geopolitical Societal Technological 20 0 60 40 80 100Share of responses (%)Online harms Pollution Societal polarization State-based armed conflict Talent and/or labour shortages Risk governance (continued) FIGURE D.1 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?" Financial instruments National and local regulations Minilateral treaties and agreements Development assistance Corporate strategiesGlobal treaties and agreements Research and development Public awareness and education Multi-stakeholder engagement Note Respondents could select up to three responses from the following nine options: Financial instruments, National and local regulations, Minilateral treaties and agreements, Global treaties and agreements, Development assistance, corporate strategies, Research & development, Public awareness and education, Multi-stakeholder engagement. Global Risks Report 2026 92