LIFE Programme

EU funding instrument for environment and climate action

The LIFE Programme supports projects that drive concrete environmental, climate, and energy solutions at local, regional, and EU level — from pilot actions to close-to-market deployment.

LIFE is structured around four main priority areas:

Nature and Biodiversity

Protecting, restoring, and enhancing Europe’s natural capital.

  • Biodiversity conservation

  • Ecosystem restoration

  • Natura 2000 implementation

  • Nature-based solutions

  • Species and habitat protection

Circular Economy and Quality of Life

  • Circular economy solutions

  • Waste reduction and resource efficiency

  • Pollution prevention

  • Sustainable materials and products

  • Environmental governance and compliance

Enabling sustainable production, consumption, and healthier living environments

Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

Supporting Europe’s transition to climate neutrality and resilience.

  • Greenhouse gas reduction

  • Climate adaptation strategies

  • Climate risk prevention

  • Land use and climate solutions

  • Climate policy implementation

Clean Energy Transition

Accelerating the uptake of clean, secure, and affordable energy.

  • Energy efficiency

  • Renewable energy deployment

  • Clean heating and cooling

  • Skills and capacity building

  • Market uptake of clean energy solutions