The Global Risks Report 2024

Appendix D Risk governance Respondents were asked to identify approach(es) that they expect to have the most potential for driving action on risk reduction and preparedness over the next 10 years. The following figures present the top global risks addressed by selected risk reduction and preparedness approaches that were not otherwise featured in Chapter 3: Responding to global risks. 25 0 50 75 100 Share of respondents (%)79% 70% 69% 69% 53% 40% 38% 37% 35% 33%Debt Inflation Asset bubble burstsEconomic downturn Insufficient public infrastructure and services Unemployment Disruptions to critical infrastructure Lack of economic opportunity Chronic health conditions Disruptions to a systemically important supply chainTop global risks addressed by Financial instruments FIGURE D.1 Source World Economic Forum Global Risks Perception Survey 2023-2024."Which approach(es) do you expect to have the most potential for driving action on risk reduction and preparedness over thenext 10 years?" Risk categories Economic Environmental Geopolitical Societal Technological NoteRespondents 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.Financial instruments (e.g. insurance, catastrophe bonds, public risk pools) Global Risks Report 2024 112