LIFE work programme 2025-2027 (16/04/2025)

The Commission has adopted the work programme for the implementation of the LIFE Programme in 2025-2027. It sets out key strategies, actions and funding opportunities with the aim to drive Europe's transition to a clean, circular, competitive and climate-resilient economy.

EU announces new €86 million investment in long-term climate and environment projects (15/04/2025)

The European Commission has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to tackling Europe’s climate and environment crises by investing more than €86 million in new green strategic projects over the next ten years.

European Commissioner Jessika Roswall visits LIFE nature project in Italy (10/04/2025)

Jessika Roswall, European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, made her first visit to a LIFE project on 22 March, LIFE PRIMED team, at the Bosco di Palo site in Palo Laziale, Italy.

EU Info Days 2025 (10/04/2025)

The 2025 EU LIFE Info Days are expected to take place 13 - 15 May, showcasing the upcoming Calls for Proposals. Register now to stay informed about funding opportunities and how LIFE can support your project!

LIFE Calls for proposals 2025 (10/04/2025)

The LIFE Calls for Proposals 2025 are expected to be published on 24 April. All relevant information will be available on the LIFE funding and tender opportunities portal and on the CINEA website.

Registration for EU Green Week & LIFE Awards ceremony! (14/04/2025)

Join us in Brussels or online on 3 June to celebrate our LIFE projects and their successful contributions to a greener and more sustainable Europe. The event takes place during EU Green Week, which this year focuses on circular solutions for a competitive EU.

Mark your calendar! #EUSEW2025 (10/04/2025)

The 2025 European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) takes place 10 - 12 June 2025 in a hybrid format. Register now to discover the programme.

Green Assist: empowering sustainable investments across Europe (10/04/2025)

Green Assist is a pioneering initiative to support and drive sustainable, green investments across Europe. With a focus on environmental finance, restoring degraded landscapes and promoting nature-based solutions, Green Assist is engaged in 3 transformative projects.

Meet the new LIFE Strategic projects (16/04/2025)

In 2025, the EU will fund over half of the €146 million total cost for five projects in Denmark, Estonia, Poland, Slovenia and Iceland, tackling emissions, floods, fires, pollution, recycling and water quality. Find out more about the LIFE Strategic projects in the factsheet.

LIFE makes a splash at Aquatech Amsterdam (10/04/2025)

Teams from 7 LIFE projects joined 25 000 water industry professionals at Aquatech Amsterdam - the world's biggest trade exhibition for drinking and wastewater.

LIFE: cutting costs and boosting efficiency for energy intensive industries (16/04/2025)

As energy prices rise and calls for greater efficiency grow louder, LIFE AUDIT-PLUS is helping energy intensive industries in 3 European countries embrace new technology to reduce both their costs and their emissions.

LIFE: protecting vulnerable communities from flash floods (14/04/2025)

Vulnerable riverside communities in Poland and Slovakia can now feel safer thanks to state-of-the-art flood prevention sensors installed by LIFE FLOPRES to help protect their homes from catastrophic inundation.

LIFE Programme - Tackling key challenges to scaling up nature restoration in the EU (10/04/2025)

Europe’s degraded natural habitats need to be restored. A recent LIFE event discussed solutions to help scale up efforts to nurse these ecosystems back to health.

LIFE: innovating with less waste (10/04/2025)

New ways to prevent waste, boost recycling and incentive schemes, and cut household costs could help reduce the 230 million tonnes of waste discarded in the EU each year.

Farm LIFE: transforming European farming with trees (10/04/2025)

Agroforestry has the potential to make Europe’s food system more sustainable, according to work by the Farm LIFE project.

Making LIFE cleaner and healthier for Europeans (10/04/2025)

The EU zero pollution action plan aims to improve the health and wellbeing of citizens whilste protecting the environment. Here’s how 2 LIFE projects are contributing to a non-toxic environment.

COMP0LIVE’s path to startup success with LIFE C2M support (10/04/2025)

LIFE COMP0LIVE's pioneering approach transforms the waste wood from pruning olive trees into high-value bio-composites for industrial applications. With C2M’s support, COMP0LIVE has a strong business plan and is launching a startup to produce eco-friendly composites containing up to 35% olive wood fibre.

Info Session on Green Assist: EU advisory support for projects towards water resilience (13/04/2025)

CINEA is organising an online info session on 13 May 2025 on how Green Assist can support projects and investments in water resilience. Registrations will close on 12 May 2025.

Central & Eastern European Energy Efficiency (C4E) Forum 2025 (20/05/2025)

The C4E Forum 2025: 20 to 23 May, will feature a stand from the LIFE Programme and will focus on advancing energy efficiency in buildings across Central and Eastern Europe.

REuse Economy Expo (26/05/2025)

REuse Economy Expo 2025 takes place 26 - 27 May with a focus on making a profit from large-scale reuse in Europe, with the LIFE Programme attending.

LIFE Platform Meeting on Forest Restoration in Europe (03/06/2025)

The LIFE Platform Meeting on Forest Restoration in Europe takes place 3 - 5 June in Brașov, Romania. The meeting will focus on the pivotal role of the LIFE Programme in supporting forest restoration across Europe.

LIFE Calls for proposals 2025 (12/03/2025)

The LIFE Calls for Proposals 2025 are expected to be published on 24 April. All relevant information will be available on the LIFE funding and tender opportunities portal and the CINEA website.

EU Info Days 2025 (12/03/2025)

The 2025 EU LIFE Info Days are expected to take place from 13 to 15 May, showcasing the upcoming Calls for Proposals. Stay informed about funding opportunities and how LIFE can support your project! Register now!

Green Assist: Boosting sustainability through innovative wastewater treatment (12/03/2025)

Water quality and reuse are critical challenges in today’s world, as industrial wastewater discharge can severely harm the environment. With support from Green Assist, the French start-up company ZENI plans to offer a sustainable water treatment solution which reduces industrial water waste.

LIFE at Pollutec Paris recap video (15/01/2025)

Last year, 17 LIFE projects showcased innovations in climate adaptation, energy efficiency, building renovation, and the circular economy at POLLUTEC 24. This video highlights four green transition stories with testimonials from French LIFE project representatives: Giulia Custodi (LIFE C-LOW-N ASPHALT), Jérémie Bernard (LIFE WASTE2BUILD), Solenne Favre (LIFE OwnYourSECAP), and Hélène Caille (LIFE ENERPOV-EP-0).

LIFE: ensuring a fair clean energy transition for all (14/03/2025)

As Europe’s clean energy transition celebrates another year of progress, we take a look at the LIFE SITRANS project, which aims to ensure traditional coal mining areas don’t get left behind.

Back from the brink: new LIFE for Spain’s Marbled ducks (12/03/2025)

Once one of Europe’s most threatened species, the Marbled duck (Marmaronetta angustirostris) has been rescued from the brink of extinction in Spain. Now, thanks to LIFE Cerceta Pardilla, it is slowly but surely recovering.

LIFE with less plastic: preventing and reusing waste (12/03/2025)

The recent LIFE platform meeting on plastic waste prevention and reuse systems brought LIFE projects, industry experts and policy makers together in an effort to tackle Europe’s growing plastic problem.

LIFE - Finding new ways of funding nature conservation and restoration (12/03/2025)

Most financial support for preserving biodiversity and restoring habitats comes from public grants. A recent LIFE networking meeting explored new ways of funding nature conservation and restoration.

European Climate Pact 2025: Together in action (19/03/2025)

Join the LIFE Programme at the European Climate Pact event on 19 March 2025 in Brussels and online to celebrate progress and possibilities in the fight against climate change!

Networking Meeting: Key challenges to upscaling nature restoration in the EU – learning from LIFE experience (20/03/2025)

The online meeting taking place on 20-21 March 2025 will draw on experience gained from implementing LIFE projects to showcase and discuss solutions to overcome key challenges and scale up nature restoration in the EU. Register today!

LIFE in European countries (13/02/2025)

LIFE is shaping a greener future with over 6,000 LIFE Projects that improve the environment and people’s lives. Explore our updated LIFE country overviews and witness the impact firsthand!

LIFE: protecting wetlands for our common future (10/02/2025)

Deep in the heart of rural Spain, LIFE EL HITO works with local farmers to restore and protect one of Europe’s most significant wetlands for migrating birds.

LIFE behind the scenes of the clean energy transition (12/02/2025)

Not all LIFE projects feature eye-catching technologies or bring devastated habitats back to life. Some — such as LIFE NECPlatform — work quietly behind the scenes, but their impact is just as important.

Green Assist: Producing sustainable end products from renewable raw materials (10/02/2025)

STERCORE transforms waste into organic fertilisers and green energy, balancing ecology, economy, and society. With support from Green Assist, they’re developing a new solution to tackle waste. Their project focuses on turning raw materials such as animal manure into valuable resources.

You still have time to submit your session for #ECCA2025! (16/06/2025)

The 7th biennial European Climate Change Adaptation Conference (ECCA2025) will be held from June 16-18, 2025. Don't miss your chance to join Europe's biggest Climate Adaptation event, this year taking place in Rimini, Italy.

LIFE CITYAdaP3: adapting cities to cope with climate change (13/02/2025)

Cities urgently need to adapt to the growing challenges brought by climate change. LIFE CITYAdaP3 has been testing ways to help urban areas become more resilient in a climate experiencing more extreme weather events.

LIFE helps Dutch homeowners make the clean energy transition (10/02/2025)

As the world marked the International Day of Clean Energy, LIFE is making it easier for home owners in the Netherlands to save energy — and money.

LIFE taking action against destructive invasive species (10/02/2025)

Non-native plants and animals can harm native European flora and fauna. Two LIFE projects are trying to get rid of the invaders in two important habitats.

LIFE Waste2Protein: How important was support from the LIFE programme? (10/02/2025)

2024 LIFE Award winner LIFE Waste2Protein transforms food waste into insect protein. Now the project is expanding across Europe, with new facilities in Germany and Austria. Head of R&D Moritz Gold explains why LIFE support was crucial for success.

Bringing urban wastewater back to LIFE (10/02/2025)

New rules on urban wastewater came into force this month — but LIFE was already well ahead of the game. Let’s look at four LIFE projects helping clean up Europe’s dirty wastewater.

LIFE BECKON: the one-stop-shop for Europe’s local energy communities (10/02/2025)

LIFE BECKON is creating a stir among local energy communities across Europe with its innovative ‘technical cookbook’ and inclusive approach to citizen engagement.

LIFE looks rosy for the pink waters of Lake Atanasovsko (10/02/2025)

Its waters are shallow, pink and salty, yet Lake Atanasovsko lake on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast attracts locals, tourists and wildlife from all over Europe. Lagoon for LIFE aims to secure the future of this iconic Natura 2000 site.

LIFE at Aquatech Amsterdam 2025 (11/03/2025)

The LIFE Programme will have a strong presence at Aquatech, the world’s largest water exhibition, in Amsterdam from 11 to 14 March 2025.

LIFE at MIPIM - The Global Urban Festival (11/03/2025)

The LIFE Programme will be at MIPIM – The Global Urban Festival, the world’s leading real estate event, in Cannes from 11 to 14 March 2025.

What to expect from LIFE in 2025 (14/01/2025)

A look ahead to some of the highlights for the LIFE Programme over the next 12 months.

A year to be proud of: the many successes of LIFE projects (14/01/2025)

The past 12 months have seen LIFE projects achieve landmark moments, win awards and welcome high-profile visitors to see their work.

Record success powered by LIFE (14/01/2025)

The European City Facility has broken records with 297 applications following its 7th call. Local governments across 27 countries are taking bold steps to develop Energy Efficiency & Clean Energy investment plans, advancing Europe’s journey to climate neutrality.

LIFE shows the way in cutting Christmas food waste (14/01/2025)

As it was the festive season, that time of year when we were often tempted to overindulge in food and drink, two LIFE projects showed us how to enjoy Christmas without going overboard.

Green Assist: Recovering and repurposing composite waste (15/01/2025)

Belgian company Reprocover, known for making products from recycled materials, aims to reduce its environmental impact further. With support from Green Assist, it is scaling up its innovative composite waste recycling solution.

Take an active role in EUSEW 2025 (14/01/2025)

The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) takes place from 10- 12 June 2025 in a hybrid format. Check out the main calls to take an active role in the conference.

Networking Meeting on LIFE and innovative funding for nature (05/02/2025)

The online meeting, held on 5–6 February 2025, will use experience gained from LIFE projects to showcase and explore innovative funding mechanisms, including private sector contributions, for nature conservation and restoration.

Platform Meeting – Plastic waste prevention and reuse systems (10/02/2025)

Hosted by LIFE-IP C-MARTLIFE, this meeting will be held from 10-12 February 2025, focusing on innovative solutions to prevent and reuse plastic waste, Several key LIFE projects and other relevant stakeholders are due to participate. Please note that it is not open to external participants.

Networking Meeting – Key challenges to upscaling nature restoration in the EU: learning from LIFE experience (20/03/2025)

The online meeting takes place on 20-21 March to highlight solutions for scaling up nature restoration in the EU, drawing on the experiences of LIFE projects. Key challenges and successful strategies from these projects will be discussed to promote effective nature restoration across Europe.

What to expect from LIFE in 2025 (16/12/2024)

The past 12 months have seen LIFE projects achieve landmark moments, win awards and welcome high-profile visitors to see their work.

LIFE at Pollutec 2024: driving Europe's green transition (12/12/2024)

LIFE projects from all over Europe joined more than 1 100 industry professionals and exhibitors in Paris for Pollutec 2024 to highlight their contributions to the European Green Deal and their solutions to environmental challenges.

EDA and European Commission sign grant for new phase in defence energy sustainability (12/12/2024)

The European Defence Agency and European Commission kicked off Phase IV of the Consultation Forum for Sustainable Energy in Defence & Security, backed by LIFE.

Bringing green ideas to LIFE - LIFE Programme vdeo (12/12/2024)

Check out our latest video to see how LIFE transforms the environment and people’s lives with 6 000+ projects making a real impact in local communities.

LIFE heating Danish homes via green district networks (12/12/2024)

As winter temperatures drop across northern Europe, homes and businesses are dialling up the heat. In southern Denmark, the green energy transition is being driven by LIFE COHEAT2.

LIFE: uniting nature lovers and farmers in a common cause (12/12/2024)

5 December marked UN #WorldSoilDay — a chance for LIFE ENPLC to celebrate its success. The project united private landowners and conservationists in the shared goal of protecting Europe’s precious soils.

LIFE Natura@night: Restoring dark skies for seabirds (12/12/2024)

Light pollution is a major but frequently overlooked threat to many animals. LIFE Natura@night aims to mitigate this threat by helping seabirds on the islands of Macronesia.

LIFE tackling Europe’s plastic problem (12/12/2024)

In Europe, less than 30% of the 32.3 million tonnes of plastic waste generated each year is recycled. A LIFE networking meeting set out progress, issues and solutions for Europe’s plastic industry.

LIFE on the global stage (13/11/2024)

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.

LIFE at the heart of #WaterWiseEU campaign (15/11/2024)

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.

LIFE tackling energy poverty across Europe (13/11/2024)

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 (13/11/2024)

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.

The curlew's return to Northern Ireland (13/11/2024)

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 (13/11/2024)

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.

Watch our video interview with Moritz Gold Head of R&D LIFE Waste2Protein (madebymade) (13/11/2024)

Watch our video interview with Moritz Gold, Head of R&D LIFE Waste2Protein (madebymade)

Europe’s construction professionals skilled for LIFE (13/11/2024)

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.

European Hydrogen Week 2024 (18/11/2024)

European Hydrogen Week returns from 18-22 November 2024, highlighting cutting-edge research and innovation.

LIFE at Pollutec 2024 (26/11/2024)

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 (19/11/2024)

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.

Over €380 million new funding for LIFE (21/10/2024)

LIFE programme has awarded more than €380 million to 133 new green projects in support of the European Green Deal. The European Commission funding package announced today represents more than half the total investment of €722 million for LIFE projects awarded so far this year.

Record response to the LIFE 2024 call for proposals (15/10/2024)

A record 895 applications requesting a total of more than €2.7 billion in EU funding were received in response to the LIFE 2024 calls for proposals for nature, environment, climate action and clean energy projects.

EU Ecolabel numbers continue to increase: nearly 100 000 products now certified (15/10/2024)

Since 1992, LIFE has supported 140+ environmental certification projects, led mostly by SMEs across various sectors. LIFE has pioneered EU Ecolabel, EMAS, and other green certifications, driving sustainable practices in both public and private sectors.

King of the Netherlands inaugurates electrolyser for green hydrogen funded by LIFE (15/10/2024)

The LIFE NEW HYTS project is advancing hydrogen-powered heavy transport. On 4 October, King Willem-Alexander inaugurated a new green hydrogen electrolyser near Utrecht, developed by Hysolar and supported by LIFE. This facility marks a key milestone in the energy transition.

Circular economy: can hotels recycle wastewater from tourism? (21/10/2024)

Euronews spotlighted the LIFE Project WAT'SAVEREUSE, which promotes circular economy solutions in Europe's water-scarce regions. The project helps hotels and campsites optimise and recycle water, driving sustainability in tourism.

Smart, green, efficient: new videos on how the EU drives the clean energy transition (15/10/2024)

The videos highlight EU-funded projects, like LIFE LETsGO4Climate and LifeGigaRegioFactory, driving a smarter, greener, and energy-efficient future while reducing the EU’s reliance on imported energy.

Last chance to apply for EUCF Grant! (07/10/2024)

The 7th and last call for applications of the European City Facility (EUCF) opens on 15 October and closes on 18 December, 2024. To date, six application rounds have aided over 300 municipalities across Europe in accelerating their investments.

LIFE Climate Smart Chefs: creating food that’s healthy for the planet (21/10/2024)

#WorldFoodDay promotes nutritious, affordable and sustainable food for everyone. To address this, the LIFE Climate Smart Chefs project is combining the culinary skills of Europe’s best chefs with the latest knowledge on sustainable cooking to promote a food system that is healthier for the planet.

Low Noise Road Surfaces - Factsheet (21/10/2024)

The LIFE Programme is addressing Europe's road traffic noise pollution by developing low-noise surfaces through projects like LIFE NEMO and LIFE COOL, creating quieter cities with sustainable materials.

LIFE brings power to citizen energy projects (15/10/2024)

In the north east of Spain, a green revolution is taking place, solar panel by solar panel. LIFE JALON is powering rural villages and connecting citizens, local authorities, and businesses.

LIFE aboard the world’s first carbon-neutral superyacht (15/10/2024)

Superyachts have long been a must-have accessory for the rich and famous. Now one of these luxury vessels has become the unlikely pilot for a green fuel which could revolutionise the global shipping industry.

Cities working together to improve LIFE for their citizens (15/10/2024)

The European Week of Regions and Cities focuses on common solutions to common challenges. LIFE-funded projects are adopting this approach to help EU cities become greener places to live.

LIFE is looking up for Sweden’s river mussels (15/10/2024)

It’s not much fun being a freshwater mussel - especially if your home is polluted or blocked. To celebrate the #WaterWiseEU campaign, we feature LIFE CONNECTS - restoring Swedish rivers to benefit both nature and people.

New LIFE for the Iberian Lynx: 20 years of conservation success (11/09/2024)

After two decades of hard work to bring the Iberian Lynx back from the brink of extinction, one of LIFE’s main goals - to move this iconic species out of the Red List Endangered category - has been achieved ahead of schedule.

LIFE participates at scale at SERE 2024 (17/09/2024)

Experts in science, practice, and policy of ecological restoration came together at the 14th European Conference on Ecological Restoration SERE 2024 in Estonia last month. LIFE projects were showcased in more than 70 presentations, talks and posters.

LIFE: restoring blue skies above Europe (11/09/2024)

Millions of people across Europe breathe pollution at levels exceeding those ones recommended in health guidelines. On the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, we highlighted two LIFE projects creating a cleaner atmosphere.

LIFE: on a mission to create a user-friendly carbon market (11/09/2024)

Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions go down every year, thanks to the EU Emissions Trading System - but they need to fall faster and further. LIFE COASE monitors the carbon market to reduce emissions more efficiently.

Protecting Europe’s seabirds: tackling plastic pollution with LIFE (11/09/2024)

Seabirds are dying due to the millions of tonnes of plastic waste thrown into the ocean each year. LIFE SeaBiL wants to turn back this tide of harmful pollution.

LIFE Garachico: protecting island communities from the sea (16/09/2024)

Atlantic storms can cause devastating flooding on the beautiful coastlines of Macaronesia - a problem that will only get worse with climate change. LIFE Garachico is finding affordable ways to help communities cope.

It’s raining, it’s pouring, and LIFE is reusing each drop (11/09/2024)

When we turn on the tap, do we stop to think where the water comes from? Climate change is putting extra pressure on our water resources. LIFE GreenLED is saving and reusing every raindrop.

Sustainable Places 2024 (23/09/2024)

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.

Green Assist - Info Session for Local & Regional Offices in Brussels (23/09/2024)

Attendees are invited to a physical info session for representatives of Local and Regional Offices in Brussels, scheduled for 23 September, from 9:00 to 12:00, at the Committee of the Regions.

European Water Technology Week (23/09/2024)

Join us for a groundbreaking event at the forefront of water technology innovation – the European Water Technology Week 2024!

Wingspan 2024: Partnerships for a bird-friendly energy transition (15/10/2024)

Wingspan 2024, organised within the framework of the SafeLines4Birds, LIFE EUROKITE and LIFE Great Bustard projects, will focus on bird-friendly energy transition partnerships.

LIFE Platform Meeting: Agriculture for the Benefit of Biodiversity (09/10/2024)

This LIFE Platform Meeting will focus on addressing the biodiversity crisis through results-based payment schemes (RBaPS). The three-day event, organised under the framework of the LIFE Programme and hosted by LIFE IP B4B, will bring together policymakers, practitioners, conservation experts, landowners, farmers and agricultural stakeholders.

Networking Meeting – LIFE and the Construction and Demolition Waste (15/10/2024)

The webinar, held on 15-16 October, will explore challenges and solutions in the prevention, re-use, and high-quality recycling of construction and demolition waste (CDW).

LIFE sets the pace for environmental governance (12/08/2024)

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 (13/08/2024)

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 (13/08/2024)

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).

LIFE pedalling a significant cause (12/08/2024)

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 (12/08/2024)

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 (12/08/2024)

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.

LIFE AMPHICON - embracing Europe's amphibians (12/08/2024)

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.

LIFE: taking the heat out of city living (12/08/2024)

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.

LIFE: ‘energy efficiency first’ made easy (12/08/2024)

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 (26/08/2024)

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.

European Water Technology Week (23/09/2024)

Engage with experts, scientists, and entrepreneurs as they share insights, strategies, and success stories, driving the water sector towards a sustainable and resilient future.

LIFE Awards 2024 Winners: spotlight on Water (17/07/2024)

This year's winners at the LIFE Awards include the LIFE Special Award for Water, presented to Freshhabit LIFE IP. This project, a seven-year, €20 million integrated initiative, aims to restore Finland's 'Kingdom of Water.'

Week of recognition for the LIFE Programme (18/07/2024)

The LIFE Programme has enjoyed a week of widespread recognition with its innovative initiatives and impactful results being prominently featured in various media outlets and high-profile events.

LIFE Awards 2024 Winners: spotlight on Nature Protection (18/07/2024)

Taking top spot in this year’s LIFE Award for Nature Protection was LIFE Flusserlebnis Isar, an ambitious seven-year project combining nature and water conservation to restore Germany’s iconic River Isar.

LIFE Awards 2024 Winners: spotlight on the Citizens’ Prize (18/07/2024)

The LIFE Awards Citizens’ Prize is always keenly contested. Any EU citizen can vote, with the winner announced at the finale of the ceremony. Against stiff competition, LIFE Nature Guardians was the citizens’ clear favourite.

EU funded projects showcased at LIFE REPowerEU platform conference (16/07/2024)

Dedicated to the EU REPowerEU plan, the event focused on decarbonisation strategies for the heating and cooling sector, as demonstrated by a variety of LIFE and other EU funded projects.

Join the #WaterWise EU campaign (17/06/2024)

The European Commission’s Directorate-General for the Environment launched the #WaterWiseEU during the EU Green Week.The campaign aims to encourage people across Europe to See Water Differently. Together, we can inspire change and secure a future where water is respected, protected, and accessible.

Programmes Pre-LIFE (18/07/2024)

Learn more about early EU environmental initiatives and explore the European Commission’s environmental policies prior to 1992. This work includes archives from various programs between 1984-1992.

Green Assist: Advancing sustainability in labware waste (17/07/2024)

In Ireland, the University of Galway and the Technological University of the Shannon, together with Novelplast Teoranta (Co. Meath), are tackling labware waste with a new project. They're starting by teaching lab sustainability and the circular economy to promote eco-friendly practices.

LIFE sets the pace for environmental governance (22/07/2024)

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.

LIFE RESYSTAL: future-proofing climate-resilient healthcare (17/07/2024)

15 July is EU #ClimateVictimsDay, dedicated to honouring those affected by the global climate crisis. It reminds us of the need for collective action to mitigate climate impacts and strengthen resilience, central to the project LIFE RESYSTAL.

LIFE preserves marine life for Shark Awareness Day (17/07/2024)

Sharks are crucial to our marine ecosystems, a role often overshadowed by their scary reputation. Shark Awareness Day is marked on 14 July each year. Read about LIFEProject LIFE ELIFE's work protecting Mediterranean sharks.

LIFE Coast Adapt: working with nature, not against it (17/07/2024)

For decades, coastal engineers tried to protect the beaches of southern Sweden against rising sea levels with giant concrete blocks. Now, thanks to LIFE Coast Adapt, they are working with nature, not against it.

LIFE at SERE 2024 (26/08/2024)

The 14th European Conference on Ecological Restoration, organised by the European Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration (SERE), will take place in Tartu, Estonia from 26 to 30 August 2024.