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The pioneering GoProFor LIFE project aims to collect and share hundreds of sustainable forest actions, tools and experiences in a unique good practices database for use by forest managers all over Europe.
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Every year, over 65 million people and their boots hit Europe’s snowy slopes to ski, hike, and explore. Three LIFE projects are saving boots from landfill, meaning skiers and hikers can head off-piste in more environmentally friendly footwear.
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Looking ahead to LIFE Programme highlights in the next 12 months.
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2023 has seen a slew of LIFE projects winning awards and accolades, and featured in articles, films, and events. We round up the year highlighting 10 of these.
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After three months of rigorous assessment, the European Climate, Infrastructure, and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) has successfully concluded the evaluation of three calls for proposals supporting three Horizon Europe Missions.
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Germany is becoming the first Member State to participate in the EU's new “Auctions-as-a-Service” scheme under the European Hydrogen Bank.
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Experience shows the amount of plastic waste generated from gift and food packaging increases significantly over the festive period. A Belgian LIFE project tackles plastic waste from every angle, with an important focus on prevention and recycling.
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Today, the Commission has launched three new initiatives boosting the EU research and innovation cooperation with Ukraine.
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Two projects have been selected for a grant under the Horizon Europe call to associate Ukrainian cities to the EU’s Climate-neutral and Smart Cities Mission. The allocation of €10 million to the two projects is double the original budget.
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The call is officially open for submission and will close on 6 February 2024.