LIFE Programme

The new LIFE Clean Energy Transition Call for Proposals 2023 has EUR 99M available to support your projects with a 95% co-funding rate. Submit your project idea in any of the 13 dedicated funding topics by 16 November 2023.

After being at dire risk of extinction, the two lynx species found in the EU are safer now thanks also to the LIFE Programme.

LIFE A-MAR NATURA2000 campaigns across the Mediterranean to raise the profile and encourage the conservation of marine Natura2000 sites.

With temperatures rising in cities across Europe, a number of innovative LIFE projects are reshaping the way we cool down our built environment while embracing sustainable alternatives.

A new river gate was built in the River Dee in Wales, allowing young fish to move up and down the river as part of the LIFE Dee River restoration project.

LIFE CityTRAQ uses tools to measure and analyse air quality and involve citizens in creating plans and initiatives to reduce pollution.

Several LIFE projects across Europe are trialling innovative ways both to reduce the number of forest fires and their impact.

Denmark's LIFEraisedbogs and Marches Mosses BogLIFE in the UK work together to restore peatlands, vital for biodiversity, water conservation and retention, flood protection and tackling climate change.

To safeguard the ozone layer, the LIFE Programme funds various projects aimed at reducing emissions of harmful substances known as F-gases. Two such noteworthy projects are LIFE ICEGREEN and LIFE C4R.

The Pollutec exhibition will take place from 10-13 October in Lyon, France. Pollutec showcases innovative solutions and good practices for the environmental sphere. This year, the exhibition area will mainly focus on marine and coastal environmental solutions. The LIFE Programme will be present at the exhibition.

The European Week of Regions and Cities will take place from 9-12 October. The annual event has become a neutral platform to discuss common challenges for Europe's regions and cities by bringing together a diverse community of speakers and participants. The LIFE Programme will participate in this event.

The annual conference gathers cities, industries and financial institutions to exchange good practices and successful solutions to common challenges at local level. Join and learn about successful and pioneering initiatives, for example, in encouraging change at local level, financing energy efficiency in the public and private sector, and boosting home renovations and energy communities. Check the agenda online and register to the event to secure your presence as places are limited!

The European Congress of Entomology will take place from 16-20 October in Crete, Greece. The event provides participants with a forum to share their knowledge, expertise and perspectives on current pressing issues in the world of entomology. The LIFE Programme will be present at this event.