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Darwin Plus

Asked by Barry GardinerLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 22 January 2025UIN 23708

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the future of the Darwin Plus programme.

Answered by Mary Creagh

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.

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