Funding within the UK

The respective Governments of the UK provide funding for biodiversity conservation activities within their territories. Further information can be found on the respective Government websites for each England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

The National Lottery’s Heritage Lottery Fund (a publicly owned lottery) also provides funding for biodiversity conservation across the UK from the proceeds of lottery ticket sales.

The UK Government provides funding for ecological research, including research relevant to the implementation of the CBD within the UK, through the Natural Environment Research Council

Image of a little grebe paddling in water
Little Grebe ©Natural England