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From monitoring Irish air quality to reducing chemical use in Hungarian homes; from encouraging greener choices in Italy to cleaning up water in Lithuania and Poland - across Europe, LIFE environmental governance projects are changing lives.
Nature-based solutions breathing LIFE into our urban environments
From parks to street trees, studies show the healing power of urban greening. The New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative is driving a green evolution of our cityscapes, and a series of LIFE projects are putting nature first in greening our cities.
EU hails benefits of multi-billion-euro environmental action
Euronews has reported that the nearly EUR 3.5 billion of EU funds invested in real-world environmental initiatives through the LIFE Programme delivered a remarkable tenfold return on investment, citing the ex-post evaluation of the LIFE Programme (2014-2020).
The LIFE Programme supports the European Commission’s #WaterWiseEU campaign, launched during EU Green Week, encouraging Europeans to "See Water Differently." Check out the campaign.
As summer takes hold across Europe, getting about on a bicycle is a cooler way to beat the heat and enjoy the outdoors. LIFE supports the European Cyclists’ Federation, uniting cyclists, cities, and cycle paths, and promoting sustainable travel.
When the chef is smart: Invasive alien species, from the sea to the table
Read how Chiara Pavan, EU Climate Pact Ambassador and LIFE Climate Smart Chefs advisory board member is incorporating these species into new recipes - what could be an effective solution for managing their invasion.
Beating the traffic with LIFE micromobility options
Sitting in car traffic is frustrating, especially as cyclists cruise past with ease. In Europe, the value of being on a bike and easing congestion can be estimated at EUR 6.8 billion per year. A LIFE project is parking the car and choosing micromobility.
The seven year, EUR 8 million LIFE AMPHICON - short for AMPHIbian CONservation and Habitat Restoration - aims to reverse decades of decline in the populations of three main amphibian species across six Natura 2000 sites in Slovenia, Denmark and Germany.
As holidaymakers heading for the south of France are once again warned to expect temperatures to top 40°C, LIFE Green Heart aims to cool things down for both visitors and residents.
Europe urgently needs to improve energy efficiency and reduce fossil fuel consumption. LIFE Local REGIO1st aims to motivate regions to embed energy efficiency into all their energy and climate plans.
LIFE at SERE 2024 - 14th European Conference on Ecological Restoration
LIFE projects will highlight how conservation efforts can simultaneously advance environmental and policy goals, while also addressing implementation challenges. The event will feature 13 sessions on diverse habitats and three dedicated to LIFE projects, with over 40 projects represented.
The LIFE Programme will showcase the LIFE Clean Energy Transition (CET) sub-programme at this event, which is recognized as Europe's premier hub for EU research collaboration and market opportunities.
Engage with experts, scientists, and entrepreneurs as they share insights, strategies, and success stories, driving the water sector towards a sustainable and resilient future.
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