The Darwin Initiative: Protecting Biodiversity and Natural Environment

Last date : 20 July, 2015

 
The Darwin Initiative is seeking applications from organizations to fund in projects focusing to protect biodiversity and natural environment in developing countries.
Objectives

• building environmental knowledge
• capacity building
• research
• implementing international biodiversity agreements

Darwin initiative will provide funds between £250,000 and £300,000 approximately.
Focus Areas
Projects typically address threats to biodiversity such as:

• over-exploitation
• invasive species
• habitat degradation and loss
• climate change mitigation and adaptation
• pollution

Eligibility

• Applicants can be from any country but their projects must benefit biodiversity and local communities in developing countries.
• Applicants must:
  • have experience of managing similar projects in developing countries
  • be able to demonstrate financial stability and provide audited accounts
• The proposed project leader must have suitable qualifications or at least 10 years’ experience working on similar projects in developing countries.

How to Apply

• The application process consists of two stages.
• Applicant must first submit the stage 1 application form and the selected applicants will be invited to submit the stage 2 application form.

For more details : https://www.gov.uk/darwin-initiative-applying-for-main-project-funding

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