LIFE Programme

2023 has seen our LIFE projects winning awards and being featured in articles, films, and events. At the end of the year, we put the spotlight on 10 of these outstanding projects.

This year already has plenty in store for us, such as the results of the #EULife22 Strategic Integrated Projects & Strategic Nature Projects, the LIFE Awards 2024 and the new #EULife24 calls for proposals. Discover all LIFE Programme highlights in the next 12 months now!

The LIFE Programme has recently garnered significant attention from renowned media outlets, including The Guardian, BBC, and Euronews. Dive into the programme's impactful initiatives!

Applications to organise a policy session at the European Sustainable Energy Week 2024 are now accepted until 25 January midnight. Sessions should focus on topics related to net-zero technologies, green urban development, renewable energy, energy efficiency or international cooperation in the field of clean energy.

During the festive period, the LIFE Programme tackled plastic waste from food and gift packaging. Meet the LIFE project driving circular economy solutions and waste management in Belgium.

LIFE UrbanStorm sought to develop climate-resilient urban stormwater management systems in Estonian cities. Read about the lasting impact of this recently finished project.

Every year, over 65 million people and their boots hit Europe’s snowy slopes to ski, hike and explore. Meet the three LIFE projects that are saving old boots from landfills and transforming them into eco-friendly footwear!

Our LIFE project GOProFOR LIFE works to combat deforestation and preserve Natura 2000 areas in Europe. Discover their free tools and strategies for sustainable forest management!

LIFE projects Odysee-Mure and Energy Efficiency Watch 5 will attend the European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ECEEE)'s conference focused on the deep decarbonisation of the industry. The event will take place on 30-31 January in Antwerp (Belgium).