Systemic Risks

Mass extinction on the cards but umbrella can shield planet

The bad news is that the world is gearing up for a sixth mass extinction event

US obesity fears as 40% of adults now dangerously overweight

There are renewed warnings in the US as new research found obesity rates have soared to crisis levels

Chronic care crises needs global solution

A leading insurer has called for more prevention, earlier intervention and shared responsibility beyond health-care systems to tackle the growing burden of chronic health conditions

Conflict will stifle global growth prospects

The World Bank has warned the conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global growth to the lowest rate since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic

Record number of conflicts define 2025

Amid the ongoing efforts to deliver peace in both the Middle East and Ukraine new research has found there were a record number of conflicts across the globe in 2025

World put on five year heat alert

As Europe endured record-breaking temperatures experts have warned global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels in the next five years