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Oct 2022 | Ranking | Top 10 emerging risks | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| 1 | 1 | Climate Change |
| 2 | 4 | Geopolitical instability |
| 3 | 2 | Cybersecurity |
| 4 | - | Energy risks |
| 5 | 3 | Pandemics and infectious diseases |
| 6 | 5 | Social discontent and local conflicts |
| 7 | 6 | Risks related to biodiversity and natural resources |
| 8 | 8 | Financial stability risks |
| 9 | 9 | Macroeconomic risks |
| 10 | - | Risks related to monetary and fiscal policies |
Climate change, the world's number one concern
AXA, together with the research institute IPSOS and the geopolitical analysis consultancy Eurasia Group, has published the ninth edition of the Future Risk Report. The 2022 study is based on a survey of 4 500 experts from 58 countries.
For the first time, climate change has become the primary concern for experts from every corner of the world. Second on the list is geopolitical instability.
The third most serious concern is cyber risks, followed by energy risks and pandemics.