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UK Warns: Ecosystem Collapse Threatens National Security

1/21/2026

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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) warns that the collapse of vital ecosystems poses a significant threat to national security.
The report cites risks of mass migration, food shortages, and geopolitical instability from biodiversity loss.
Key hotspots, including the Amazon and coral reefs, face imminent collapse, with some ecosystems failing by 2030.
Experts urge the UK to strengthen food security and back international biodiversity efforts.

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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) warns that the collapse of vital ecosystems poses a significant threat to national security.
The report cites risks of mass migration, food shortages, and geopolitical instability from biodiversity loss.
Key hotspots, including the Amazon and coral reefs, face imminent collapse, with some ecosystems failing by 2030.
Experts urge the UK to strengthen food security and back international biodiversity efforts.