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.
The Joint Atlantic–WestMED Stakeholder Conference will take place in Gran Canaria, Spain on 15-16 September bringing together stakeholders from both sea basins to strengthen inter basin cooperation, boost synergies between sea basin strategies, and advance shared EU maritime and blue economy priorities. More details on the programme will be shared soon.
On 13 June, the call for Energy Fair stand holders opened to all organisations, SMEs, youth associations, and many more, working on clean energy. Don’t forget about the other open calls! Interested stakeholders have time until 22 January to apply as a policy session organiser, while the deadline to apply or nominate someone for the EUSEW Awards is 29 January.
From innovative home renovation support in Bulgaria to pioneering district heating in Ireland, climate and energy agencies are well represented in the 2026 EUSEW Awards within the categories Local Energy Action and Women in Energy.
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
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 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 6th Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings (EEHB) Conference will explore energy efficiency in historic buildings, addressing climate resilience, bio-based materials, digital tools, public policies, and heritage-compatible retrofit solutions.
This Horizon Europe call funds large‑scale actions to restore degraded marine and freshwater ecosystems through science‑based solutions, community engagement and coordinated basin‑level implementation, accelerating progress under the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters” by 2030.
The R2B Programme- an initiative of the Union for the Mediterranean - helps Mediterranean research teams turn applied science into market‑ready innovation through expert mentoring, immersive bootcamps and investor matchmaking, with applications open until 1 June 2026.
This Horizon Europe call funds large‑scale actions to restore marine and freshwater ecosystems through coordinated science, innovation and community engagement, supporting transformative solutions that strengthen resilience and accelerate progress under the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters.”
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.
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!
The updated action plan of CINEA’s Anti-Fraud Strategy is now in place, reinforcing training, procurement, vigilance and reporting to strengthen fraud prevention across programmes. Learn more on how CINEA is ensuring EU funds are protected.
