LIFE Programme

The European Commission has announced that it will invest €121 million in Integrated Projects under the LIFE programme. This is 20% more than last year.

What to expect from 2021? The new LIFE programme will now cover nature & biodiversity, circular economy & quality of life, climate change mitigation and adaption and clear energy transition! A call for proposals will be announced in the upcoming months.

The LIFE community of nature restoration practitioners met online to share its experience on how to increase ecological connectivity across European landscapes, and deliver multiple benefits for nature, climate and people.

If you're a LIFE project working on innovative ideas on Zero Pollution & beyond, this is for you: submit your virtual exhibition stand until 15 April and join us on the quest for a healthier environment.

Nature is at a crossroads. We are losing plants and animals at rates far greater than at any other time in recorded history. LIFE projects are helping to counter this decline as can be seen in our new Bringing nature back through LIFE study.

You still have time until 23 March 2021 to share your views on the EU rules on industrial emissions, in particular possible measures to include in revisions to the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register Regulation (E-PRTR).

The European Commission will put forward a proposal for legally binding EU nature restoration targets and has has launched an online public consultation on the development. You have time until 5 April 2021. As a key element of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and the European Green Deal, restoring Europe’s damaged ecosystems will help to increase biodiversity, mitigate and adapt to climate change, and prevent and reduce the impacts of natural disasters

The European Commission adopted a new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change, setting out the pathway to prepare for the unavoidable impacts of climate change.

The FIRELIFE team enhanced forest fire awareness and prevention across Hungary. The numbers of fires are sharply down as a result. They also won a LIFE Award for Climate for their efforts. Read the interview with Dr Daniel Nagy.

Several LIFE projects were showcased during EU Industry Days. This is because they endorse the business case for a greener and more resilient industry. They are creating jobs, helping the EU recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. Most importantly, they help the continent to meet the ambitious European Green Deal targets.

LIFE project PlanUp is holding a webinar on 23 March that will examine the national recovery and resilience plans (NRRPs) of 10 Member States together with representatives of national civil society organisations.

SMEunited and the LIFE programme will launch the "Green Perspectives in Food production" leaflet on 24 March from 10am CET. Read more for registration