Kathmandu— Caroline Lucas, former leader of the UK Green Party, has accused the Labor Party of burying a critical report from UK military and intelligence sources. The document warns that the collapse of global ecosystems could pose serious threats to the UK's security and food supply within just five years. Chris Hinchliffe, an MP pushing for the full release of the report, emphasized the urgent need to address this crisis.

Global Ecosystem Collapse Looms

The leaked report paints a grim picture of severe food shortages, price hikes, mass migration, political instability, and potential conflict due to ecosystem collapse. This scenario is fueled by human-induced climate change and over-exploitation of natural resources. Despite the severity of these warnings, no other government has publicly acknowledged similar risks, raising questions about why such critical information remains concealed from the public.

In November 2025, a panel of UK scientists warned of imminent ecosystem collapse during a national emergency briefing. Yet, despite this clear evidence, governments worldwide continue to avoid addressing the issue openly and urgently.

Climate Emergency Declarations

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez recently declared a climate emergency in response to scorching wildfires that have ravaged much of the country for two consecutive years. He called on political parties across the ideological spectrum to collaborate on addressing this crisis. Extreme heat and drought are also affecting other parts of Europe, with nearly 50% of the United States experiencing some level of drought conditions.

Failure of Leadership

Governments around the world have been criticized for their timid approach to climate change, often resorting to greenwashing or outright denial. This behavior is seen as a failure to protect citizens and address pressing environmental issues. For instance, aides to former Labour prime minister Keir Starmer reportedly quashed plans to release the UK report out of fear that it would be used against them by climate-denying political parties.

(With inputs from CounterPunch)

Originally published on abcnews.com.np.