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Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 25 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Thursday, 2 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Blue Planet Fund

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the long-term sustainability of projects supported through the Blue Planet Fund once UK funding ceases.

Answer

Through the Blue Planet Fund (BPF), the UK is committed to protecting marine ecosystems and increasing resilience in climate-vulnerable coastal communities.

Under the BPF, long-term sustainability is consistently considered throughout each programme’s lifecycle. Long-term impacts are considered from the outset, and progress is monitored through evaluation frameworks to assess lasting environmental, social and economic outcomes. All programmes are expected to incorporate clear exit and sustainability strategies.

Recognising the global finance gap for the ocean, and in alignment with UK policy on nature and climate finance, the BPF actively focuses efforts on mobilising and scaling accessible finance for sustainable ocean outcomes and poverty reduction through its portfolio of marine Official Development Assistance (ODA) programmes. This is in line with wider development reforms set out by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office earlier this year.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13417
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Blue Planet Fund
Link
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