[feb]Global Risk Report, 2021

Question 1

By whom

Answer 1

The World Economic Forum(WEF)

Report findings are based on the Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS)

Question 2

Aim:

Answer 2

To highlight the risks and consequences of widening inequalities and increasing societal fragmentation, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2021 and over the next decade.

Question 3

Top risks[mains]

Answer 3

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Question 4

Top Risk by Impact

Answer 4

risk posed by infectious diseases has been ranked as no. 1 on the list of risks, while in 2020 was listed at 10th place.

Question 5

Climate concerns?

Answer 5

Despite the impact of COVID-19, climate-related matters make up the bulk of this year’s risk list. The report has described these threats as an existential threat to humanity.

Question 6

other issues?

Answer 6

Widening digital gaps

Intensifying pressures on businesses

Question 7

Recommendations[mains]

Answer 7

-Formulating analytical frameworks that take a holistic and systems-based view of risk impacts.

Investing in high-profile risk champions to encourage national leadership and international cooperation.

Improving risk communications and combating misinformation.

Exploring new forms of public-private partnership on risk preparedness.