Global Risks Report 2026
The Global Risks Report 2026, the 21st edition of this annual report, marks the second half of a turbulent decade. The report analyses global risks through three timeframes to support
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Global Risks Report 2026: Geopolitical and Economic Risks Rise in
Geoeconomic confrontation, interstate conflict and extreme weather emerge as top risks for the year, says World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2026.
Grid energy storage
Grid energy storage, also known as large-scale energy storage, is a set of technologies connected to the electrical power grid that store energy for later use. These systems help balance supply and demand by storing excess electricity from variable renewables such as solar and inflexible sources like nuclear power, releasing it when needed. They further provide essential grid services, such as helping to restart the grid
The global price tag of war in the Middle East
The Iran war''s cascading economic fallout is radiating well beyond the Persian Gulf and the wider Middle East, reshaping markets and supply chains potentially for years to come.
ASEAN is turning global tensions into regional opportunities
In a time of fragmentation, ASEAN stands out as a rare economic bright spot because it''s leveraging global uncertainty into a strategic advantage.
Global Risks Report 2025 | World Economic Forum
The Global Risks Report 2025 analyses global risks to support decision-makers in balancing current crises and longer-term priorities.
How small businesses can navigate global trade in an era of polycrisis
Small businesses can unlock global trade with better data, finance, and digital tools—driving inclusive growth despite persistent barriers.
Global installed energy storage capacity by scenario, 2023 and 2030
Global installed energy storage capacity by scenario, 2023 and 2030 - Chart and data by the International Energy Agency.
Why we need innovative funding models for global health
Global health gains are at risk. New funding models, regional systems and delivery innovation are vital to build resilient, equitable healthcare worldwide.
Global energy storage market surpasses 100 GW
By 2025, average utility-scale energy storage durations reached approximately 2.5 hours globally, with some markets like Chile and Saudi Arabia
The global economy enters a new era | World Economic Forum
The global economic system under which most countries have operated for the last 80 years is being reset, ushering the world into a new era. Existing rules are challenged while new ones
How supply chains need to adapt to a shifting global landscape
Global supply chains face rising geopolitical fragmentation and economic divergence, driving four plausible outlooks, from multilateral cooperation to full degradation.
In charts: 7 global shifts defining 2025 so far | World Economic Forum
2025 has been marked by significant global shifts, including increased geopolitical instability, the accelerating impact of AI and a changing labour market.