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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 July 2025. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Darwin Plus: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what his planned timeline is for decisions on the future of Darwin Plus funding.

Answer

In November 2024, Minister Doughty and Minister McCarthy met with the elected leaders and representatives of the Overseas Territories at the UK Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council. The UK Government confirmed that it would continue to work in partnership with the Territories to support the protection of their unique environments and to help address biodiversity loss and noted their strong support for the continuation of Darwin Plus.

As set out in our previous answers to UIN 61101 and UIN 63667, Defra will be finalising plans to fund new Darwin Plus projects with applicants this summer. Whilst decisions have yet to be made on the totality of future funding available to Darwin Plus following the department’s multi-year funding commitment from HM Treasury, the department will engage closely with stakeholders to ensure transparency and support continuity wherever possible.

The department will provide updates in the usual way as soon as they are available.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
65727
Session
2024-26
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Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Finance Darwin Plus
Link
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