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What are 'collapsing natural systems'?
'Collapsing natural systems' refers to the degradation and breakdown of essential environmental processes and habitats, like rainforests disappearing or oceans becoming too acidic. The intelligence report highlights how this breakdown can lead to severe consequences such as widespread conflict, mass migration, and food shortages globally.
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