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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, […]

Celebrating wins for nature, clean environment and the climate at the 2026 LIFE Awards

This year’s LIFE Awards recognised exceptional projects which protect and restore nature and biodiversity, promote circular economy and sustainable resource use, and make a significant contribution to tackling and adapting to the climate change. The very best LIFE projects from all over Europe were in the spotlight at the LIFE Awards 2026, held as part […]

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 […]

LIFE strategic projects

European court of Auditors. Special report 25/2025: LIFE strategic projects. Bridge the gap between strategy and implementation, but impact not entirely clear The LIFE programme was set up to address various environmental and climate challenges facing the EU, including air and water pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change. LIFE strategic projects support member states in […]

EU supports the clean transition with over €358 million of investment in 132 new projects across Europe

The Commission has granted today more than €358 million to 132 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme for environment and climate action. The allocated amount represents more than half of the €536 million total investment needs for these projects – the remainder coming from national, regional and local governments, public-private partnerships, businesses, and […]

EU invests over €380 million in 133 new LIFE projects to support the green transition all around Europe

The Commission has granted today more than €380 million to 133 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme for environment and climate action. The allocated amount represents more than half of the €574 million total investment needs for these projects - the remainder coming from national, regional and local governments, public-private partnerships, businesses, and […]

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

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

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 […]

Commission funds 171 new LIFE projects in environment and climate across Europe with over €396 million

The European Commission has today approved 171 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme for environment and climate action, worth more than €396 million. Thanks to the programme's co-funding requirements, it will mobilise a total investment of more than €722 million, which represents a 28,5 % increase compared to last year. Projects from almost […]

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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