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.
Hear first-hand about Marian's professional journey, the challenges and opportunities facing the Black Sea today, and the role that young people can play in shaping a sustainable blue future.
The call aims to a service that will safeguard and ensure the resilience of global ocean data flows, data, metadata and resources and ensure the continued delivery of free and open access to these global marine data resources. Budget: €12 million. Deadline: 2 October 2026.
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
A new European Solar Shading Organisation position paper proposes integrating the ‘Ladder of Cooling’ into EPBD implementation, prioritising overheating prevention, solar shading and passive cooling before active systems to support summer comfort and building resilience.
The Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme showcases how local initiatives are generating regional impact across the Black Sea through five cross‑border success stories.
On 1 December 2026, Europe’s heat pump community will gather in Brussels for the Heat Pump Forum & Awards. Under the theme 'Secure heat for a competitive future', the event explores how heat pumps support energy security, climate goals and industrial competitiveness.
The 7th EU Blue Parks Community Workshop, held alongside the Blue4all final event, will take place on 16 November 2026 in Bruges, with hybrid participation available. The event will explore how tools, knowledge and lessons from EU-funded projects can support Marine Protected Area managers and authorities in meeting the EU’s marine protection targets.
The event brings together corporate leaders, public authorities, researchers and entrepreneurs to explore how digitalisation, circularity, and innovation can reshape the built environment. With dedicated stages, high‑level keynotes, and market‑ready solutions, the congress will be held within the framework of Smart City Expo World Congress and will address the sector’s most pressing challenges, from planning and construction to renovation and operations.
The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) has announced its upcoming Regional Portfolio Calls for Interest
The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) has launched its Rolling Transnational Access Call.
A new call under Horizon Europe’s Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030” is now open.
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!
