According to the 2020 World Economic Forum Global Risks Report, the challenges the world now faces are substantially different from a decade ago.
In 2010, respondents - with the fallout from the Global Financial Crisis still ringing in their ears - were primarily concerned about economic risks. This year, however, environmental concerns dominate the list and will be much discussed in Davos this week. Huge challenges ahead The world faces three major challenges: climate change, growing social inequalities, and unsustainable production and consumption. European investors remain sceptical on ESG The fallout from these is clear to see. Devastating floods and fires consume the news cycle, while social unrest has flared from...
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