Based on the World Economic Forum, which of the below is the largest global risk of the next decade?
AnswerA
ExplanationWhile not strictly internal to EPI's core domain (which deals with data centre operations), this question refers to the external risk landscape, as identified by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The WEF's Global Risks Report 2025 shows that environmental risks dominate the 10-year horizon, with extreme weather, ecosystem collapse, and climate-related disruption ranking highest.
Specifically, global climate change (or extreme weather/climate-related events) is rated as the most severe risk over the next decade. While water scarcity and air quality are significant, the WEF ranks climate change / extreme weather as the top long-term threat. Therefore, option A is the most correct.
EPI DCFOM-Aligned Reference Concepts (Paraphrased)
Environmental sustainability forms a major component of data centre operations risk and resilience planning.
External macro-risks such as climate change must be integrated into facility resilience, power planning, cooling design, and business continuity strategies.