Conservationists alarmed by drastic cuts to key UK fund for global nature protection
The UK is significantly reducing funding for the Darwin Initiative, a key program for global nature protection. Conservationists warn that this will jeopardize species and habitats in at least 89 countries, including many in Africa and Latin America. The cuts come at a time when international commitments to biodiversity finance are being emphasized, raising concerns about the future of conservation efforts.
- ▪At least 89 countries will lose eligibility for funding under the Darwin Initiative.
- ▪Countries such as Argentina, Iran, and Sudan will be affected by these cuts.
- ▪The Darwin Initiative has been crucial for supporting wildlife and tackling climate change since its inception in 1992.
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One of the Darwin Initiative’s most high-profile projects was reducing peatland tropical forest fires in Indonesia. Photograph: Robert Nickelsberg/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenOne of the Darwin Initiative’s most high-profile projects was reducing peatland tropical forest fires in Indonesia. Photograph: Robert Nickelsberg/Getty ImagesConservationConservationists alarmed by drastic cuts to key UK fund for global nature protectionConservation groups warn slashing Darwin Initiative will put species and habitats in jeopardy, and set back efforts to halt decline in natureFiona Harvey Environment editorFri 29 May 2026 10.02 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 10.03 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleOne of the UK’s longest-standing funds for global nature protection is being drastically…
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