Polanski urges full release of spy report on ecosystem collapse

Green Party leader Zack Polanski has demanded that the UK government release an unredacted version of a report from the country’s spy chiefs, which warns that the collapse of overseas ecosystems could trigger catastrophic national‑security consequences. Polanski says ministers have been “hiding the truth” about the climate and nature crisis and insists that the prime minister must confront the full scope of the threat.

The intelligence brief, which has been partially redacted, links the degradation of global biodiversity to risks such as supply‑chain disruptions, geopolitical instability and the spread of disease. Polanski argues that the UK’s security posture is now intertwined with the health of distant ecosystems and that withholding the report undermines public trust and national preparedness. He has called on the government to publish the complete document and to explain how it plans to mitigate the identified risks.

Polanski’s challenge highlights the growing recognition that climate change is not only an environmental issue but also a strategic one. Whether the government will comply remains to be seen, but the call for transparency underscores a broader debate over how the UK will address the security implications of a rapidly changing planet.