The article reviews the global synthesis of climate change effects on forest disturbances, including abiotic (fire, drought, wind, snow and ice) and biotic (insects and pathogens) agents. Warmer and drier conditions enhance fire, drought, and insect disturbances, while warmer and wetter conditions increase wind and pathogen disturbances. Interactions between disturbance agents amplify disturbances, and indirect climate effects, such as vegetation changes, can dampen long-term disturbance sensitivities. Future disturbances are expected to be most pronounced in coniferous forests and the boreal biome. The authors conclude that both ecosystems and society should prepare for an increasingly disturbed future of forests. The review highlights the need for further research on complex disturbance interactions and the integration of disturbance and vegetation dynamics in models to better understand and manage forest disturbances under climate change.The article reviews the global synthesis of climate change effects on forest disturbances, including abiotic (fire, drought, wind, snow and ice) and biotic (insects and pathogens) agents. Warmer and drier conditions enhance fire, drought, and insect disturbances, while warmer and wetter conditions increase wind and pathogen disturbances. Interactions between disturbance agents amplify disturbances, and indirect climate effects, such as vegetation changes, can dampen long-term disturbance sensitivities. Future disturbances are expected to be most pronounced in coniferous forests and the boreal biome. The authors conclude that both ecosystems and society should prepare for an increasingly disturbed future of forests. The review highlights the need for further research on complex disturbance interactions and the integration of disturbance and vegetation dynamics in models to better understand and manage forest disturbances under climate change.