Page contentsPage contents About the programme The LIFE programme aims to facilitate the shift towards a sustainable, circular, energy-efficient, renewable energy-based, climate-neutral and resilient economy protect, restore and improve the quality of the environment, including the air, water and soil halt and reverse biodiversity loss tackle the degradation of ecosystems The financial envelope of the LIFE Programme is implemented via four sub-programmes: Nature and Biodiversity Circular Economy and Quality of Life Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Clean Energy Transition The programme supports demonstration, best practice, coordination and support actions, capacity building, and governance projects. This includes large scale Strategic Integrated Projects and Strategic Nature projects, which support the implementation of environmental and climate plans, as well as programmes and strategies developed at regional, multi-regional or national level. Programme website Funding opportunities Calls for proposalOpen and upcoming calls for proposal under LIFE.Find opportunities Who is eligibleLearn more about the types of opportunities available through this programme, and who can apply. Funded projects and results LIFE programme datahub Project database LIFE in European countries LIFE awards Natura 2000 network viewer Budget and performance Includes performance highlights, key performance indicators, and the performance framework and assessment. Programme performance webpage Programme features Programme duration2021-2027Lead Directorate-GeneralEnvironmentPredecessor programmeProgramme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)Management modeDirect and indirect managementMFF headingNatural Resources and EnvironmentClusterEnvironment and Climate ActionClimate contribution61% (ℹ) (target)Total budget 2021-2027€ 5.43 billion (ℹ) (current prices)Relevant regulationRegulation (EU) 2021/783 of the European Parliament and of the Council. Documents LIFE publications Legal basis
Who is eligibleLearn more about the types of opportunities available through this programme, and who can apply.