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The World Needs to Wake Up to Long-Term Risks Aylin Elci, Public Engagement, World Economic Forum, +41 75 404 10 95, [email protected] In 2020, the world saw the catastrophic effects of ignoring long-term risks such as pandemics, now an immediate risk according to the Global Risks Report 2021 released today The COVID-19 pandemic is increasing disparities and social fragmentation, in the next 3-5 years will threaten the economy, and in the next 5-10 years will weaken geopolitical stability Meanwhile, environmental concerns still top the list in terms of likelihood and impact for the next deca...

· Special edition of the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report examines how the recovery from COVID-19 crisis can build productive, sustainable and inclusive economic systems · Countries with advanced digital economies, strong social safety nets and robust healthcare systems have managed the impact of the pandemic more effectively · Report measures which countries are best prepared for recovery and future economic transformation · Country rankings have been suspended due to the extraordinary COVID-19 response measures by governments · Read the full report, infographics...