Escalating armed conflict is most urgent threat for world in 2025, say global leaders

The World Economic Forum's latest survey reveals that while armed conflict is the immediate concern for 2025, climate-related threats will dominate the next decade.

Over 900 global leaders identified extreme weather events, biodiversity loss, and natural resource shortages as top risks in the upcoming decade, highlighting the urgent climate crisis.

Gim Huay Neo emphasized the need for immediate action on the climate and nature crisis, citing historical warming trends and their implications for catastrophic weather events.

The survey underscores a stark reality—despite short-term fears of conflict, leaders recognize that the long-term consequences of climate change pose the most significant risk.

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