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RSS![LIFE Awards 2024 Winners Nature Protection](https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-06/GreenWeekD2-332.jpg?h=136346b6&itok=8gRq9m8T)
Taking top spot in this year’s LIFE Award for Nature Protection was LIFE Flusserlebnis Isar, an ambitious seven-year project combining nature and water conservation to restore Germany’s iconic River Isar.
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Today the European Commission launched a new call for proposals for a pilot project to reduce the danger of munitions dumped in European seas. The call for proposals is funded under the EU Pilot Project Funds (PPPAs) with a budget of EUR 5.59 million.
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The LIFE Programme has enjoyed a week of widespread recognition with its innovative initiatives and impactful results being prominently featured in various media outlets and high-profile events.
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Six projects to improve scientific knowledge for fisheries conservation and management are kicking off their activities today. The projects are funded under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF).
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Taking top spot in this year’s LIFE Award for Climate Action was LIFE TreeCheck, which promotes green and blue infrastructure to help the residents of Central European cities keep cool by minimising the urban heat island effect.
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The winner in the 2024 LIFE Award for Circular Economy and Quality of Life category was LIFE Waste2Protein, which produces animal feed from insect protein as a sustainable alternative to fish and soy meal.
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The Innovation Fund has awarded 18 new cleantech projects with the potential to contribute to Europe’s decarbonisation and clean energy transition.
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More than 2,200 delegates attended the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) in Brussels on 11-13 June, with a further 8,000 participants following events online – making it one of the most successful EUSEW sessions ever.
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Local authorities, municipalities, and public entities hold the key to decarbonising Europe’s energy systems and cities. A LIFE initiative is building a pipeline of sustainable energy investments to fast-track climate and energy actions.
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This is a significant milestone for these projects to advance in their implementation.