No war on a dead planet
If defence and intelligence agencies understand the risks from climate and biodiversity collapse, why can't politicians?
This was meant to have been published last Autumn but was held back because the Prime Minister's office was concerned that it would be 'too negative'.
- Ecosystem degradation is occurring across all regions. Every critical ecosystem is on a pathway to collapse.
- Cascading risks of ecosystem degradation are likely to include geopolitical instability, economic insecurity, conflict, migration and increased inter-state competition for resources.
- Global ecosystem degradation and collapse threaten UK national security and prosperity.
- Without significant increases in UK food system and supply chain resilience, it is unlikely the UK would be able to maintain food security if ecosystem collapse drives geopolitical competition for food.
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