Episode 27: Ecosystem Collapse and the UK's National Security

Episode 27: Ecosystem Collapse and the UK's National Security

From Climate Law Matters by 39 Essex Chambers

March 11, 2026 · 16 min · Episode 27

About this episode

Ruth Chambers discusses the UK Government’s assessment of global biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse and its implications for national security.

In the first episode of 2026, Ruth Chambers, Senior Fellow at Green Alliance returns to discuss the UK Government’s assessment of global biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse with Flora Curtis, barrister at 39 Essex Chambers. Published in January following an initially unsuccessful freedom of information request made in late 2025, the report examines the global ecosystems most critical to the UK and the risks that their collapse could pose to national security. Ruth explains the purpose of the assessment, its key findings, and what the impact of its publication has been both domestically and internationally.

People in this episode

Host: Flora Curtis

Guest: Ruth Chambers

Topics covered

  • biodiversity
  • ecosystem collapse
  • national security
  • UK government
  • environmental assessment

Keywords

  • biodiversity loss
  • ecosystem collapse
  • national security
  • UK Government
  • Green Alliance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Green Alliance, 39 Essex Chambers

Places: UK

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