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Darwin Initiative

Call for funding applications: Round 16

The Darwin Initiative offers funds to encourage the sharing of UK biodiversity expertise with local partners in countries with a wealth of biodiversity, but who lack the means to protect these resources and to assist in meeting their CBD commitments.

Since its launch in 1992, the Darwin Initiative has committed more than £65 million in funding for 490 main projects and post projects. In addition, 19 Darwin Fellowships have been awarded and over 100 small grants have allowed UK applicants to travel to meet and develop applications in collaboration with host country partners.

Having focused on supporting projects to achieve their CBD commitments, the Darwin Initiative is now being extended to include the Convention on Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS or the Bonn Convention). There will also be a shift of focus to encourage projects to adopt an ecosystem-based approach to conservation (where relevant and applicable) and, in addition, the Darwin Initiative will also be particularly welcoming projects relating to the UK's Overseas Territories.

Defra is now inviting applications from UK institutions for support for Main projects and Post Projects to commence from April 2009. New guidance notes and application forms, as well as deadlines for the submission of applications, are available in the Applying for support section of this website.

Please note that the process for full projects will be carried out in two stages. Only those applicants successful at Stage 1 will be asked to continue to Stage 2. Please ensure that you read the guidance carefully and complete the forms accordingly - word counts and provision of supporting documentation will be strictly enforced.

Further information on the Darwin Initiative, including lists of projects funded in previous rounds, can be found elsewhere on this website.

ECTF Contact details

Darwin Applications Unit
Tel: 0131 440 5180
Email: Darwin-applications@ltsi.co.uk

Page last modified: Monday, 30 June 2008

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