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As conservationists from all over the world gather in Colombia for the biannual UN biodiversity summit, we feature two of the hundreds of LIFE projects protecting nature and wildlife for both people and planet.
In the run-up to the upcoming European Water Resilience Strategy and the ongoing #WaterWiseEU campaign, we celebrate some of the many 2024 highlights — and the positive contribution that LIFE projects have made to the campaign’s success.
Local governments, policymakers, experts and stakeholders gathered in Barcelona last month to demonstrate sustainable solutions for energy poverty challenges. Several LIFE projects were showcased at the EPAH International Annual Conference 2024.
Giving a second LIFE: demolishing attitudes to recycling construction waste
Construction and demolition waste represents 40% of waste generated in Europe — yet builders rarely use recycled materials. A networking meeting featured LIFE and other EU-funded projects challenging outdated approaches in the construction industry.
Green Assist: Promoting sustainability through next-gen thermal technology
Addressing the need for sustainable insulation practices, ENERGAID aims to introduce a new solution for the air conditioning of confined spaces. With support from Green Assist, ENERGAID is well-positioned to bring its solution to the construction market.
Over the past four years, Curlew LIFE has significantly supported Northern Ireland's curlew population, with 52 breeding pairs and 20 fledglings observed. See the latest BBC News report and video for more!
LIFE shares experience on result-based agriculture payment schemes for biodiversity
Schemes that pay farmers when they boost wildlife on their land could help to halt declines in biodiversity across Europe, a meeting hosted by LIFE Belgium for Biodiversity in Leuven.
LIFE CLEANAIRMM: How did LIFE help Instagrid power clean, off-grid energy?
At an early stage, Instagrid received funding through the LIFE CLEANAIRMM project. Today, they are worth more than €350 million, have shipped around 30 000 units of their product. We spoke to Sarah Fichtner, Head of ESG Strategy & Sustainability at Instagrid, to learn more about their journey as LIFE beneficiaries.
Europe’s construction professionals skilled for LIFE
From deep renovation of residential buildings to smart homes, Europe’s clean energy transition needs skilled construction workers. Two recently-closed LIFE projects set out to map skill shortages and training gaps in Hungary and France.
Pollutec, the premier international trade show focused on environmental and climate solutions, will take place in Paris on 26-27 November, featuring active participation from the LIFE Programme.
Webinar: The sustainability of plastics - LIFE networking meeting
The webinar, held on 19-20 November, will explore plastics sustainability through the lens of LIFE projects, addressing critical issues and solutions for improving circularity and tackling plastic waste in the EU.
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