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Partial ecosystem collapse could increase sovereign debt payments by $162 bln/year -study

Published 14:36 on July 6, 2026 / Last updated at 14:36 on July 6, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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Under a partial ecosystem collapse scenario, biodiversity loss and deforestation decrease GDP and sovereign credit ratings across 23 countries, resulting in at least $162 billion per year in excess sovereign debt payments by 2030, according to a peer-reviewed study.
Under a partial ecosystem collapse scenario, biodiversity loss and deforestation decrease GDP and sovereign credit ratings across 23 countries, resulting in at least $162 billion per year in excess sovereign debt payments by 2030, according to a peer-reviewed study.


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