Environment Protection: National Security
Commons · Question 26324 · Tabled 1 Sep 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 8 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by James MacCleary
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which departments and agencies were consulted in the preparation of the national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security.
Answer
Answered by Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, 8 Sep 2026
The Nature Security Assessment on Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse and National Security was published 20 January 2026. It is a cross-government strategic assessment, developed by analysts and subject matter experts across Government. The Asse...