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UK Government Warns: Biodiversity Loss Threatens National Security

2/4/2026

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A new United Kingdom government assessment identifies global biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse as threats to national security.
It says these threats affect food supply, economic stability, and migration.
The assessment cites ecosystems including the Amazon and coral reefs, whose degradation could disrupt global weather and food systems.
The United Kingdom relies on imports for 40% of its food, increasing vulnerability to international disruptions and migration, conflict, and pandemic risks.

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Story summary

A new United Kingdom government assessment identifies global biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse as threats to national security.
It says these threats affect food supply, economic stability, and migration.
The assessment cites ecosystems including the Amazon and coral reefs, whose degradation could disrupt global weather and food systems.
The United Kingdom relies on imports for 40% of its food, increasing vulnerability to international disruptions and migration, conflict, and pandemic risks.