Τaking into account the exceptional circumstances, for the call for proposals for preparatory projects of 2019 LIFE Call – third round, the applicants have the possibility to submit a proposal either in written form by post – as specified in the application guide – or in electronic form by e-mail, sending all the documents to the following address: [email protected] Please note that applications must arrive on 20th April 2020 no later than 17:00h (Brussels local time). For more information: https://ec.europa.eu/easme/en/section/life/2019-call-proposals-preparatory-projects-third-round

The submission process of proposals to the EU’s funding LIFE Programme for nature conservation, environmental protection and climate action was launched on the 2nd of April 2020. Please find below information on the news measures due to COVID-19 pandemic and the submission process of concept notes and proposals. New measures:EASME (Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) has already introduced a number of measures to lessen the impact of the COVID-19 restrictions.

Please find attached the “Investing in a greener future” 2020 LIFE factsheet with key facts about funding opportunities and dates for applying. Συνημμένα αρχεία 2020 LIFE factsheet

The European Commission is launching an online questionnaire to consult a broad range of stakeholders on the details of the future implementation of the LIFE Programme. The general objectives of the post-2020 LIFE Programme have been provisionally agreed, and the task is now to draw up the first Multiannual Work Programme covering the period 2021-2024. The consultation findings will be taken into account during the preparation of the Multiannual Work Programme for LIFE. To this end, the targeted consultation on the future of the LIFE programme is now open and all interested citizens and organisations are encouraged to express their

The European Commission today announced an investment of €101.2 million for the latest projects under the LIFE programme for the Environment and Climate Action. The funding will support 10 large-scale environment and climate projects in nine Member States, helping Europe’s transition to a sustainable economy and climate neutrality. Theseprojects are located in Cyprus, Estonia, France, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Slovakia, Czechia and Spain.

2nd April 2020 is the date earmarked to launch the last round of the LIFE calls under the current Multi-annual Financial Framework. Please find below the indicative dates for tradiotional projects for the LIFE 2020 Call

An effective European Green Deal could boost jobs and opportunities, safeguard our climate and environment for future generations and become an era-defining policy that will rebuild trust in EU institutions in the eyes of European citizens. This report (attached below) sets out the European Environmental Bureau’s priorities for the European Green Deal and describes opportunities for action to address the climate emergency, end biodiversity loss and achieve a zero pollution world.

The Award is open to any organisation or person involved in Natura 2000, including public and local authorities, businesses, NGOs, land owners, educational institutions and individuals. The application period runs from today until 15 October 2019. The Award Ceremony will take place around 21 May 2020, next year’s Natura 2000 Day. The Award is given out in six categories: -Conservation; -Socio-Economic Benefits; -Communication; -Reconciling Interests/Perceptions;-Cross-Border Cooperation and Networking;European Citizens’ Award. Introduced for the first time in 2015, the Citizens’ Award provides the general public with an opportunity to vote for their favourite project.  For more information please visit the link.

The procedure for the concept note submission has successfully ended for the traditional projects of the sub-programme Environment in LIFE Call 2019. The 37 concept notes that were submitted with Greek coordinating beneficiary are presented below:  Thematic priority Number of concept notes Environment and Resource Efficiency 15 Nature/Biodiversity 9 Environmental Governance and Information 13

These nine projects have been shortlisted for the “Citizen’s Award” by a panel of National Contact Points. Now it is your turn to vote! Select your favorite candidate for the “LIFE Citizen’s Prize” from one of the three categories and cast your vote from 8 April to 16 May. The winning project will be rewarded during the LIFE Awards ceremony on 16 May 2019, as part of the EU Green Week 2019, Europe’s biggest environmental event.

An initiative to improve the application of EU policies and rules on the circular economy, nature and biodiversity, air quality, and water quality and management. The Commission published the second Environmental Implementation Review (EIR), part of its initiative launched in 2016 to improve the implementation of European environmental policy and commonly agreed rules in all EU Member States. Implementing EU environmental policy and law is not only essential for a healthy environment, but also opens up new opportunities for sustainable economic growth, innovation and jobs. Full implementation of EU environmental legislation could save the EU economy around €55 billion every

Αpplicants have submitted 124 proposals for traditional LIFE projects under the Climate Action sub-programme in the 2018 funding round. The deadline for applications was Wednesday 12 September. Half (62) of the proposals are for Climate Change Mitigation projects, with 51 for Climate Change Adaptation projects and the remaining 11 for the Climate Governance & Information (GIC) strand. Proposals have been submitted by organisations in 21 EU Member States, with 27 countries potentially benefitting in total (including three non-EU nations).

The European Environment Agency published a report regarding the Climate Adaptation Platform (Climate-ADAPT) .  The Climate-ADAPT Platform aims to support Europe in adapting to climate change. It is an initiative of the European Commission and helps users to access and share information on: Expected climate change in Europe Current and future vulnerability of regions and sectors National and transnational adaptation strategies Adaptation case studies and potential adaptation options Tools that support adaptation planning.

Applicants have submitted more than 1000 concept notes for traditional LIFE projects under the Environment sub-programme. The deadline for applications closed last week. Some 54% of the concept notes are for Environment & Resource Efficiency projects, 30% for Nature & Biodiversity and the remaining 16% for the Environmental Governance & Information (GIE) strand. Concept notes have come from organisations in all 28 EU Member States. 

Brussels, 1 June 2018 For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the Commission is proposing to increase funding by almost 60% for LIFE, the EU programme for the environment and climate action. The LIFE programme is among the EU funding programmes for which the Commission is proposing the largest proportional increase, with a budget of €5.45 billion between 2021 and 2027.* The Commission has integrated climate action into all major EU spending programmes, in particular cohesion policy, regional development, energy, transport, research and innovation, the Common Agricultural Policy as well as the EU’s development policy, making the EU budget a