| answer text |
<p>The UK Government has recently expanded the Darwin Plus programme to better meet
the needs of the UK Overseas Territories. In 2023, Defra introduced to Darwin Plus
a new local scheme aimed at building capacity and growing local economies in-territory,
and a new strategic scheme for fostering greater innovation, ambition and collaboration
in and between Territories.</p><p> </p><p>On 22 April 2024, Defra will open the programme
to new applications. The longstanding Darwin Plus Fellowships scheme will be rebranded
as Darwin Plus People and Skills to appeal to applicants beyond academia. Under its
new name, this scheme will welcome applications from Territory nationals and long-term
residents for activities which will upskill them and support them to meet long-term
strategic outcomes for their natural environments.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government
remains committed to keeping the structure of the programme under review, with a focus
on suitability and practical conservation.</p>
|
 |
