(NewsNation) – The World Economic Forum’s Global Risk Report for 2024 takes a negative view of the future and warns against it does not look good for the coming years.

The report highlights several risk areas and predicts a volatile and turbulent environment over the next two years, with an increasing risk of global catastrophe over the next decade. The report analyzes survey responses from experts in government, academia, business and the international community to identify critical concerns.

Key risk areas in the report include: Environmental changesMisinformation and disinformation leading to increased polarization and geopolitical shifts.

Environmental risks are increasing

Extreme weather was classified as a top risk along with Loss of biodiversity, ecosystem collapse and critical changes in the Earth’s ecosystem. Younger survey respondents were more likely to be concerned about the ecosystem, and those in civil society and government viewed these concerns as more pressing compared to business leaders.

The report warned that the misalignment of the response could make it more difficult for societies to respond to such risks, increasing the likelihood that the world will miss important opportunities to intervene and avert a crisis.

The report also addresses the possibility that the world will survive at least one of these Climate tipping point In the coming years, he warns that economies are unprepared and societies could be overwhelmed by the effects of climate change, which could affect the ability to adapt.

Misinformation and disinformation

The most serious threat expected in the next two years was Misinformation and disinformation spread by foreign and domestic actors to widen societal divisions.

In addition to using misinformation and disinformation to influence Choose and undermine the legitimacy of governments, the impact could also include violent protests and hate crimes.

Respondents also feared that perceptions of reality would also become more polarized, which would impact all areas of society Healthcare. Such polarization could also lead to increased censorship or propaganda.

Economic burden

Survey participants also said they are confident about it Cost of living crisis would continue in the coming years. They also feared that a lack of economic opportunities would hinder development progress and negatively impact living standards.

Experts warned that the impact would be greater for developing countries. Respondents also predicted that narrowing pathways to stable income would change the social and political landscape as intergenerational mobility decreased.

Geopolitical changes

Increased conflict Short-term fears were conflict between nations and contagion of conflict. Respondents also warned that technological advances, including AI, would lead to new methods of disruption and conflict.

There was concern that the boundaries between state and non-state actors would become blurred, leading to more conflict, corruption and crime.

Survey participants also saw increasing conflict between the global north and south, with the global south more affected by conflict, economic problems and climate change, while major powers are increasingly influencing regional norms.

The report noted that steps can still be taken to mitigate the risks the world will face in the coming years, but warned that increasing fragmentation would hamper cooperative efforts to address problems.