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Darwin Initiative is a UK government grants scheme 🌍💰 (run by Defra since 1992) that funds biodiversity conservation projects in low- & middle-income countries — helping protect unique wildlife & habitats, reduce poverty, address climate change, and build local capacity! 🦒🌿🔬They award competitive grants (Main, Extra, Capability) for evidence-based, scalable projects under global conventions like CBD, CITES & CMS 📜🛡️.In the business world: They encourage partnerships with private sector/corporates for collaborative projects (e.g., corporate involvement in protected areas, sustainable benefits for local businesses) — promoting nature-positive practices, funding biodiversity efforts, and aligning companies with conservation over harm 🤝🏢💚.