LIFE Calls for Proposals 2025: claim your share of €600 million and help create a sustainable future for Europe.
The Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programs have been released, offering a wide range of funding opportunities and supporting projects aligned with EU priorities, including green transition, digital transformation, and health resilience.
The cross-border renewable energy (CB RES) status is a mandatory requirement for projects to access EU funding under the CB RES window of the CEF Energy programme.
On 17 July 2026, the European Commission has unveiled a plan to double electrification by 2040, cutting fossil fuel imports by up to €260 billion a year and lower energy costs.
Municipalities and local authorities can now apply for a €60,000 grant to turn their climate and energy plans or heating and cooling plans into investment-ready projects. The call is open until 21 December 2026.
Discover how the Energy Agency of Centre-Val de Loire supports citizen engagement, builds local capacity and helps turn energy and climate ambitions into concrete initiatives through the European LIFE project LETsGO4Climate.
The CEF Transport programme supports the creation of large-scale digital sky demonstrator projects with €117.5 million. Projects prepare technological solutions for implementation in live and cross-border environments.
Since its launch in November 2022, Green Assist has been growing steadily. Check out here to discover Green Assist in numbers:
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This event will take place from 3 to 4 December 2025, in Bologna, Italy, and is hosted by the University of Bologna and its IMAGE LIFE project, together with the Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) and the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA).
The 12th Atlantic Stakeholders Platform Conference (ASPC), along with the Interreg Atlantic Area Annual Event and the Blue Synergies Event, are coming to Galway in November! These key events bring together stakeholders from across the Atlantic region to explore synergies, share knowledge, and shape the future of sustainable development in our ocean. Make sure to secure your registration and don’t miss out on this amazing event.
Held within the framework of the Smart City Expo World Congress, TBWC aims to catalyse positive change in how we plan, construct, renovate and operate buildings and urban infrastructure, accelerating the shift towards a circular and digitalised model that ensures efficiency, resilience and net-zero cities.
'Agrivoltaics: accelerating Europe’s decarbonisation while safeguarding land, food production and energy security' by Jiří Bím
'Green hydrogen or lost leadership? Europe must act before China wins' by Thomas Hillig
'Europe has the tech. So why isn’t it a renewable superpower yet?' by Luke Haywood
This World Bank Technical Note assesses Morocco’s blue economy and its contribution to growth and jobs, combining GDP and employment analysis, public‑expenditure review and a new coastal‑clusters framework to inform the country’s forthcoming National Blue Economy Strategy.
The 2026 Italian Maritime Economy Report reveals how shifting global routes, geopolitical tensions and new energy challenges are reshaping maritime trade, highlighting the Mediterranean’s strategic role, emerging logistics corridors and the sector’s digital and green transition (available in IT and EN)
A global deep dive into people, skills, and readiness for change. This new report, published by Lloyd's Register Foundation, focuses on one of the most pressing challenges facing the sector: whether people are prepared for a rapidly digitalising maritime industry.
From 1 to 3 June 2027 at UNESCO’s Building (Paris, France), Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) authorities, international organisations, experts, and stakeholders from around the world will come together to share knowledge and explore the future of MSP. Mark your calendar for this big event organised by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO and the European Commission. More information will come soon.
From 1 to 3 June 2027 at UNESCO’s Building (Paris, France), Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) authorities, international organisations, experts, and stakehold ers from around the world will come together to share knowledge and explore the future of MSP. Mark your calendar for this big event organised by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO and the European Commission. More information will come soon.
Join FOWT 2027 from 7 to 9 April 2027 at the Palais du Pharo in Marseille. The event will bring together the international floating offshore wind community through conferences, exhibition and networking opportunities, supporting knowledge exchange, new partnerships and the development of floating wind projects and industrial capacity.
The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) has opened its Fourth Joint Transnational Call
The 4th Joint Transnational Call provides approximately €38 million for transnational research and innovation projects supporting a sustainable, innovative and resilient blue economy. The call covers sustainable blue economy sectors, digital and ecosystem-based sea-use management, blue bioresources and coastal resilience. Applicants must submit their pre-proposals by 16 November 2026 at 15:00 CET.
The I3FLOAT 1st Open Call offers up to €60,000 per SME to develop near-to-market technological solutions for the floating offshore wind sector. Eligible projects at TRL 6–8 may address challenges related to offshore monitoring, dynamic cables, mooring systems, port operations, logistics and wind farm optimisation. Applications close on 10 November 2026 at 17:00 CET.
Organised by the European Commission’s flagship algae project EU4Algae, the 2nd EU Algae Awareness Summit will take place in Berlin, Germany, on 16–17 October 2025. The Summit aims to inform EU Member State administrations about the benefits of algae cultivation and products, inspiring coordinated action under the EU Algae Initiative. National and regional authorities from across the EU involved in macro- and microalgae cultivation and applications — from food and feed to cosmetics, wastewater treatment, and beyond — will gather to share inspiring success stories and participate in expert panel discussions. This invitation-only event promises valuable insights. Stay tuned for updates and key outcomes!
The European Commission has announced EUR 396 million in funding for 171 new LIFE projects across Europe. River conservation, coastal protection and electronic waste recycling are just a few of the projects approved. Discover all new LIFE projects now!
Two dynamic and engaging panel sessions were held, drawing on panellists, themselves representing multiple stakeholders, from different sectors and geographical regions. Panellists provided their thoughts and insights to questions posed, in some cases highlighting opposing viewpoints, but always it was an exciting and balanced discussion.
The position of Head of Sector – Communication is currently open.
Three positions are open: Programme Management Coordinator, Programme Coordination Manager - LIFE Energy and Climate, Financial Officer - Operational Finance
Passionate about the environment and climate action and great at social media? The LIFE Programme is hiring a Social Media Officer to help amplify Europe’s green transition. Apply by 31 October!
