LIFE Programme

We’re excited to announce the LIFE Calls for Proposals 2024 - and we want to hear your ideas for conserving nature, protecting the environment, taking climate action and transitioning Europe to clean energy.

During these online sessions, you will learn from the LIFE Programme experts about the different sub-programmes, priority topics and key dates that will make your LIFE proposal shine. Join us from tomorrow Tuesday 23 to Friday 26 of April.

The European Commission has selected the 9 finalists for this year’s LIFE Awards. A hybrid ceremony announcing the winners will take place on 30 May during EU Green Week. You can now vote for your favourite LIFE Project!

Two years post-EU pledge to plant three billion additional trees: As the “Rooting for #3BillionTrees” conference took place on 20 March in Brussels, LIFE projects celebrate their progress towards this ambitious 2030 target.

Happening in Brussels and online from 11 to 13 June, this 18thedition of the EU flagship event on renewables and energy efficiency will feature 60+ policy sessions, 7 plenaries, an Energy Fair and the European Youth Energy Day. The conference will focus specifically on net-zero solutions for a competitive Europe.

The support service for Citizen-led renovation initiative aims to empower energy communities and put citizens in the driving-seat for energy efficiency renovations. Apply now!

On 21 May we celebrate European Natura 2000 Day. This day marks the creation, 32 years ago, of what is now the world’s largest coordinated network of protected areas. Join the celebrations by organising a Bioblitz in a Natura 2000 site in your neighbourhood, any day between 18 and 26 May.

The LIFE Clean Energy Transition (CET) Programme Contractors’ meeting on Energy Communities was successfully held on 13 and 14 March 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. Check out our article to know more.

“Planet vs Plastics” is this year’s Earth Day theme, and a call to reduce our global plastic consumption by 60% by 2040. Two LIFE projects are demonstrating innovative methods of recycling and reusing Europe’s plastic waste.

News about climate change is overwhelming and it’s often hard to know where or how to act, even for those working on climate action projects. A LIFE project integrated education and training across France for those managing natural sites.

Rising climate impacts threaten Ireland’s water, energy sources, and infrastructure, notably in communities in remote areas. A LIFE project aids homeowners in retrofitting their buildings, creating partnerships, and enhancing climate resilience.

Environmental crime is one of Europe’s biggest challenges. The third largest criminal activity after drug trafficking and counterfeiting, it’s growing by five to seven percent each year. LIFE SWEAP leads the fight against this rising menace.

A building’s ability to sense, interpret, communicate, and actively respond is known as its ‘smartness’. Intrinsically connected to energy efficiency, smart readiness is key for adapting to climate change. Four LIFE projects are driving this progress

Most of us love a cute Easter Bunny. But for some farmers in Spain and Portugal they are pests which damage their crops, fields - and livelihoods. LIFE Iberconejo has the delicate task of balancing both sides.

22 March marks the UN World Water Day. Europe has faced a surge in droughts and floods, making the continent’s water challenges even more severe. A number of LIFE projects are preserving precious water sources.

The LIFE Awards 2024, taking place on 30 May 2024 in Brussels and online, will celebrate LIFE projects in the fields of nature and environment protection, circular economy and climate action. Register now to attend the event onsite or follow it online.