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Written question asked by James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 September 2026. It was answered by Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Environment Protection: National Security

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what role the Joint Intelligence Committee played in the production of the national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security.

Answer

The Nature Security Assessment on Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse and National Security is a cross-government strategic assessment, developed by analysts and subject matter experts across Government. It was not produced by a single department and brings together scientific evidence, policy analysis and national security expertise to inform long-term resilience and security planning.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26323
Session
2026-27
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Environment protection National security Joint Intelligence Committee
Link
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