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May 2024

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€571 million are available for #EULife24 call for proposals

The LIFE Programme is your opportunity to turn your green ideas into reality. We want to hear your proposals for conserving nature, protecting the environment, taking climate action and transitioning Europe to clean energy. Apply now!

 
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Register for the #LIFEAwards24 Ceremony

The LIFE Awards 2024 will take place on 30 May in Brussels and online during the EU Green Week. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the most innovative, inspirational, and effective LIFE Projects in the fields of nature protection, circular economy and quality of life, and climate action. Make your registration below!

 
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Cast your vote for the #LIFEAwards24 Citizens’ Prize!

The European Commission has selected the 9 finalists for this year’s LIFE Awards Citizens’ Prize. We will announce the winner during the LIFE Awards ceremony on 30 May in a hybrid event. Choose your favourite LIFE Project now!

 
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LIFE is turning 32

On 21 May, we celebrate the LIFE anniversary and Natura 2000 Day. Join the celebrations by filling social media with inspirational messages from your LIFE projects and using the hashtags #LIFEis32 and #Natura2000Day. Download our social media templates and commemorate this special date with us!

 
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Help us improve the LIFE Programme

Share your experience and views on our programme and LIFE Projects through the mid-term evaluation survey. Your input is crucial to continue working together to preserve our planet. Fill out our survey below!

 
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#EULife24 Info Days recordings are available!

Second chances are proof that we can try again. If you missed the info days sessions, the recordings are now at your disposal on our YouTube channel. Watch them as many times as you want and prepare your best LIFE project proposal.

 
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Vote for this year's outstanding individuals and projects driving clean energy in Europe

Public voting is now open for the European Sustainable Energy Awards. Discover how the nine finalists have been driving forward the energy transition and cast your vote by 2 June across the three award categories: Innovation, Local Energy Action, and Woman in Energy.

The winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony on 11 June at 10.30 . The European Sustainable Energy Week is taking place on 11-13 June online and in Brussels with more than 60 policy sessions and an exhibition showcasing organisations and projects. Save your spot now!

 
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EU funding available for supporting NGOs also working on the Clean Energy Transition

The LIFE 2024 Calls on Operating Grants invite non-profit organisations active in the fields of environment, climate action and clean energy transition to submit their proposals. Check out how you can apply.

 
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New CORDIS Synergy Info Pack: Waterborne transport for a green future

This Synergy Info Pack shows how 13 CINEA-managed projects coming from different countries, sectors and funding programmes are all working towards the same goal: making Europe’s waterborne transport sector more sustainable and more competitive. Get to know the 2 LIFE projects highlighted.

 
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Project news

LIFE solutions for global circular economy

Sustainable textiles, industrial parks, green energy transition, plastics, raw materials, food systems, and urban planning all drive the need for a circular economy. Three LIFE projects demonstrated solutions at the World Circular Economy Forum 2024.

 
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LIFE slowing the flow of River Ebro

One of the most damaging results of climate change is river flooding in the EU. LIFE EBRO RESILIENCE P1 is intervening in the middle course of the Ebro River in Spain to build its resilience, improve ecology, and encourage local communities to protect their riverbanks.

 
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Fifty projects showcased at the LIFE Platform Meeting on Soils

LIFE projects took centre stage at the recent LIFE Platform Meeting on Soils, with presentations by three LIFE projects and field visits to two others.

 
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Back from the brink: LIFE Apollo aims to save one of Europe’s rarest butterflies

One of our most endangered species, the Parnassus Apollo butterfly, has seen a fifty percent decline in 25 years. LIFE Apollo2020 offers hope, aiming to reverse this trend and secure the future of these vital pollinators.

 
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Events

22/05/2024 - 24/05/2024

LIFE Platform Meeting: Amphibian and Reptile Conservation in Europe – Challenges and Opportunities

The project Steps for LIFE will organise this LIFE platform meeting focused on the challenges and opportunities related to the preservation of amphibians and reptiles in Europe. It will bring together leading experts and LIFE projects working in this field. The event will be held from 22 to 24 May 2 in Cantabria, Spain.

 
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29/05/2024

European Natura 2000 Award Ceremony

The Natura 2000 Awards are celebrating their 10-year anniversary on 29 May! The Award has been celebrating those who tirelessly manage and protect the Natura 2000 network, create added value for local economies and increase public awareness about our natural heritage. Several LIFE Projects have been nominated, so keep your eyes on it.

 
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30/05/2024 - 31/05/2024

European Maritime Day 2024

This year's edition of the European Maritime Day (EMD) will take place in Svendborg (Denmark) on 30 and 31 May 2024. CINEA will be present at the European Stand where visitors will be able to learn more about the European funding opportunities and initiatives in the blue economy. COASTal LIFE will take part at CINEA's stand.

 
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11/06/2024 - 13/06/2024

European Sustainable Energy Week 2024

From 11 to 13 June, the European Sustainable Energy Week brings together public authorities, private companies, NGOs and consumers to promote initiatives accelerating decarbonisation through green technologies and solutions towards a fair and just transition for people and competitive businesses.

 
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