The category 'extreme weather events' dropped from 2nd to 4th place on the list of most severe short-term threats, but half of the top ten long-term global risks are environmental.
Environmental risks lose short-term priority but dominate the decade in World Economic Forum analysis
Friday, 16 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
