Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs written question – answered at on 10 September 2025.
Stephen Gethins
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Scotland), Shadow SNP Spokesperson (International Affairs)
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of reinstating Darwin Plus.
Stephen Gethins
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Scotland), Shadow SNP Spokesperson (International Affairs)
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of Darwin Plus on maintaining the British Overseas Territories' environmental heritage.
Mary Creagh
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Darwin Plus remains a funding programme that continues to improve outcomes for the unique biodiversity and environmental heritage of the UK Overseas Territories and we note the strong support for that continuation.
Defra has confirmed funding for the continuation of existing projects throughout 2025/2026 and to support additional projects beginning this year. We have contacted all applicants shortlisted from our most recent funding rounds to discuss commencement of their individual project proposals and details of those successful projects will be published on the Darwin Plus website in due course.
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