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PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(2 July 2025)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of protecting funding for the Darwin Plus scheme beyond 2030.

Asked by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat)

Answer

Defra is committed to continuing the support made available to the UK Overseas Territories through Darwin Plus. The department recognises the unique environmental importance of the territories and the positive impact of the programme in protecting biodiversity.

As set out in my earlier answer, the department has secured a multi-year commitment from HM Treasury and will therefore look to provide an update on Darwin Plus following departmental business planning.

Funding commitments for grants awarded through the Darwin Plus programme can cover up to 5 years of activity through schemes such as Darwin Plus Strategic.

Updates regarding Darwin Plus will be made in the usual way, as soon as they are available.


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