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The LIFE programme

European programme LIFE

The european programme LIFE is a EU financial instrument supporting environmental and nature conservation projects. The Commission yearly publishes a call for new projects proposal, and consequently the list of cofinanced projects. Both public or private subjects and institutions may submit proposals. LIFE programme is organized in three different areas:

  • nature and biodiversity – projects for protection, conservation, monitoring, restoration of natural habitats and wild species, as well as for reduction or stop of biodiversity loss. LIFE Nature and Biodiversity presents two sub-areas: LIFE nature and LIFE biodiversity
  • environmental policy and governance – support innovative or demonstrative projects finalized to applying, updating and developing EU environmental policy and legislation
  • information and communication – support projects finalized to disseminating informations and raising public awareness about environmental thematics
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