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Cities urgently need to adapt to the growing challenges brought by climate change. LIFE CITYAdaP3 has been testing ways to help urban areas be more resilient in a climate with more extreme weather events.
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Not all LIFE projects feature eye-catching technologies or bring devastated habitats back to life. Some — such as LIFE NECPlatform — work quietly behind the scenes, but their impact is just as important.
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As the Baltic States prepare to synchronise with the Continental Energy Network on 9 February 2025, CINEA has launched a web publication showcasing the pivotal role of CEF Energy funding in making this historic milestone a reality.
LIFE Waste2Protein (madebymade) addresses the challenges of food waste and animal feed by recycling organic residues into insect protein. This innovative solution has earned them the prestigious 2024 LIFE Award for Circular Economy and Quality of Life.
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With this selection, the AFIF will support approximately 2,500 electric recharging points for light-duty vehicles and 2,400 for heavy-duty vehicles along the European TEN-T road network, 35 hydrogen refuelling stations for vehicles, and more.
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Organised by the Waterborne Technology Platform, Waterborne Days 2025 took place in Brussels on 4 and 5 February.
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Deep in the heart of rural Spain, LIFE EL HITO works with local farmers to restore and protect one of Europe’s most significant wetlands for migrating birds.
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Non-native plants and animals can harm native European flora and fauna. Two LIFE projects are trying to get rid of the invaders in two important habitats.
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These are the award results of the call for proposals launched in April 2024, the largest under the current CEF Energy programme, both in terms of number of applications submitted and the amount of funding granted, exceeding the call’s initial indicative budget of EUR 850 million.
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As the world marked the International Day of Clean Energy, LIFE is making it easier for home owners in the Netherlands to save energy — and money.