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Ricardo Vargas, PhD
Ricardo Vargas, PhD
Global authority in project, portfolio and risk management
August 5, 2025 · 9:23 AMOpen link ↗View on Instagram ↗

Hey all, I came across this powerful infographic from Visual Capitalist showing the 28 biggest global risks. It’s a great way to connect back to my earlier episode of #5minutespodcast on the Global Risk Report: https://ricardo-vargas.com/podcasts/how-the-wef-global-risk-report-2025-shapes-the-future-of-our-projects/ The top risks reflect what 1,100 experts from 136 countries see as the most pressing challenges we face today. Climate change inaction is ranked number one, followed closely by large-scale pollution, natural hazards, and biodiversity decline. Mis- and disinformation is already impacting societies worldwide and ranks as the most immediate risk. Political tensions, mass migration, and large-scale war also feature prominently, showing how these risks are deeply connected. Cybersecurity breakdowns and AI risks are rising concerns, especially in some regions. What stands out is how interconnected these challenges are, demanding urgent global cooperation to address them effectively. 💡 You can learn more here: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-the-28-biggest-global-risks-according-to-the-un/ Would love to hear your thoughts on how these risks might affect our world and work. Ricardo #GlobalRisk #ClimateChange #UNReport #Sustainability #AI #Cybersecurity #Disinformation #Geopolitics #FutureTrends #RiskManagement #VisualCapitalist #RicardoVargas #GlobalIssues