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EU invests over €390 million in 135 new climate and environment projects

The European Commission has today granted more than €390 million to 135 new projects across Europe under the LIFE programme for environment and climate action. The allocated amount represents more than half of the €579 million total investment needs for these projects. The remaining funding comes from national, regional and local governments, public-private partnerships, businesses, […]

EU and partners sign the Global Green Bond Initiative Fund to mobilise up to €20 billion in investments for sustainable infrastructure

The European Union and partner development finance institutions have signed the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI) Fund, a new public-private investment tool to mobilise up to €20 billion of private capital for sustainable infrastructure projects in low and middle-income countries. The GGBI Fund is one of the three pillars of the Global Green Bond Initiative, […]

Commission invests over €103 million in European strategic environment and climate projects

Today, the European Commission is investing more than €103 million in seven strategic projects across Europe with funding under the LIFE programme. They will contribute to strengthening the EU's prosperity, reinforcing economic stability, food systems and environmental ecosystems, while also improving public health and quality of life across the continent. The selected projects are located […]

EU Climate Action Progress Report 2025

EU Climate Action Progress Report 2025

Commission invests €86 million to improve climate resilience and water security

Today, the Commission invests €86 million in new Strategic Integrated Projects focusing on improving water quality and availability, cleaning up polluted rivers, improving fire and flood protection, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This funding will support projects awarded as part of the 2023 calls for proposals to help Europe become a climate-neutral continent by 2050. The […]

x-post evaluation of LIFE 2014-2020

Report on the ex-post evaluation of the Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) 2014-2020

Natura 2000 Award Winners

The biennial prize recognises outstanding management of Natura 2000 sites. Natura 2000 glass award depicting blue birds, green motifs and the EU stars logo. The European Commission has announced the winners of the 2024 Natura 2000 Award at Green Week in Brussels on Thursday. The biennial Award, this year celebrating its tenth anniversary, recognises outstanding management of Natura […]

Winners at the 2024 LIFE Awards

The 2024 LIFE award winners were selected from very many LIFE projects from across the EU that support the European Green Deal and have been completed within the last year. They mark outstanding achievements in three categories: nature, circular economy and quality of life and climate action.   The LIFE Award for Nature went to LIFE […]

8th Environment Action Programme Mid-Term Review

Report on the 8th Environment Action Programme Mid-Term Review

Spain: EIB and Otua sign €40 million loan to back the construction of a waste recycling plant in the Basque Country

The project, backed by the InvestEU programme, will making it possible to recover reusable materials from automotive waste. The investment contributes to the EU Circular Economy Action Plan and to “Circular Spain 2030” the Spanish national strategy to develop a circular economy. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Basque Country-based Otua Group have signed a […]

Over €233 million in Strategic Environment and Climate Projects across Europe

Today, the Commission is investing over €233 million in twelve new Strategic Projects across Europe under the LIFE programme to support the implementation of the EU's environmental and climate ambitions under the European Green Deal. These Strategic Projects are expected to mobilise substantial additional funds from other EU sources, including agricultural, structural, regional and research […]

New projects for Restore our Ocean and Waters

The Commission announced today 18 new projects which will receive over €106 million  to contribute to the EU Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters'. The projects gather over 370 beneficiaries from 36 countries, including SMEs, research institutions, local authorities, schools and businesses. They will play a key role in achieving climate neutrality and restoring nature […]
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