# Global Risks Initiative

The Global Risks Initiative is the World Economic Forum’s principal platform to monitor critical global risks facing economies and societies, to support preparedness and resilience.

[Learn more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-risks/about)


## Enabling action through foresight

With ever-more complexity, uncertainty and fragmentation, global risk foresight is more valuable than ever for business leaders and policy-makers. The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report, is the preeminent benchmark for global risks, sitting at the forefront of strategic decision-making for almost two decades.

[Read the report](https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-risks-report-2025/)


### Global Risks Report 2026

The 21st edition of the Global Risks Report 2026 marks the second half of a turbulent decade, offering a clear early warning as a new age of competition compounds global risks.

[Explore](https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-risks-report-2026/)


## What we do


### Risk perception and analysis

We leverage the Forum's network of risk experts, business leaders, policymakers, and civil society to analyze which short-term and long-term risks are top of mind.


### Dialogue and peer exchange

We provide a platform for talking about risk management, staying up to date with global risk developments and exchanging best practices with peers.


### Foresight

We work with topic experts and use trend analysis, scenarios, horizon scanning to cover blindspots in risk perception and anticipate future and emerging risks.


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## Forum Insights

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### Get in touch!

Learn about how your organization can join the Global Risks Initiative.

[Get involved](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-risks/get-involved)