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We are the LIFE Programme, the EU's instrument for protecting the environment & the climate. It was born on 21 May 1992.

The European Union's LIFE programme is the only EU programme fully dedicated to environmental and climate objectives. We have funded more than 6,000 projects to date.

22/10/2026

How do we help Europe’s ecosystems recover? are putting restoration into practice, from mountain peatlands to coastal habitats.

At SERE2026 in Brest, France, more than 650 participants from 52 countries came together to share knowledge, with over 30 LIFE projects represented.

🌱 Restoring peatlands in France
🌾 Reviving grasslands in Latvia
🐟 Reconnecting aquatic habitats in Sweden
🏖️ Restoring coastal sand dunes in England
🌳 Protecting Mediterranean forest habitats

One key message stood out: combining scientific knowledge with hands-on experience is essential to scaling up nature restoration.

Collaboration today can help build healthier ecosystems for tomorrow. 🌍
🔗 Read more: https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/life-projects-showcase-solutions-restoring-europes-nature-2026-10-22_en

21/10/2026

The Po Delta is a unique natural landscape, but it faces growing challenges from climate change, including water shortages, land subsidence and saltwater intrusion that can threaten agriculture and ecosystems.

As part of the Climax PO, the Carovana del Po visited the Delta by boat to explore these challenges and discover solutions already in action or under development.

💧 Volta Vaccari: a natural basin that can store up to one million cubic metres of freshwater, helping secure water for irrigation when salt levels in the river are too high.
🌊 The Po di Pila: a planned salt barrier aims to help prevent seawater from moving upstream during periods of low river flow.
🏞️ Batteria Island: a place where the impacts of land subsidence and changing environmental conditions can be seen first-hand.

The visit brought together experts, public authorities, environmental organisations and local stakeholders to share knowledge and discuss how to make the Po River basin more resilient.

🌱 Because preparing for tomorrow’s climate starts with action today.
🔗 Read more: https://www.lifeclimaxpo.adbpo.it/news/tour-in-barca-nel-delta-la-penultima-tappa-della-carovana-del-po/

©️ Video by Gaia Medea - Legambiente Veneto

20/10/2026

€60 000 to power your local energy transition! 🌍💚

The next European City Facility call is opening soon - and your local authority could benefit!

💶Up to 62 grants of €60,000
⚡ Energy efficiency
🔥 Heating & cooling
🌱 Clean energy investments
✨ NEW: Local heating and cooling plans can now demonstrate strategic commitment, alongside SECAPs or equivalent strategies.

📅 26 October – 21 December 2026
⏰ Deadline: 17:00 CET
📍 Open to eligible applicants from the EU, Ukraine, Iceland, Moldova, Montenegro and North Macedonia.

🔗 https://eucityfacility.eu/
📩 Request a reminder: https://eucityfacility.eu/call-alert

19/10/2026

Great news for the planet: More than €390 million for 135 new !

From protecting migratory waterfowl in Bulgaria to turning forestry and agricultural waste into building materials that store carbon in Finland, these projects will restore habitats, protect threatened species, strengthen climate‑resilience and boost energy efficiency.

The is essential in delivering lasting environmental and energy benefits, protecting nature and driving the transition towards a green, competitive economy.

Learn more about the winning projects: https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/135-new-life-projects-allocated-eur390-million-eu-funding-2026-10-19_en

16/10/2026

This , let’s take a closer look at what’s on our plates! 🍽️🌍

Choosing local food can have benefits, but when it comes to climate impact, what we eat often matters more than how far it has travelled.

For example, beef generally has a higher climate footprint than plant-based proteins such as beans, peas and lentils. 🌱

Discover delicious recipes and simple food choices with the - part of the Food Choices 4 LIFE.

🍽️ Explore, cook and make every meal count!
https://www.cook4climate.eu/

15/10/2026

New season, new stories! 🍂

In our latest newsletter edition, read more how are restoring peatlands, protecting turtles and migratory birds, reducing wildfire risks, cutting building emissions and supporting biodiversity-friendly farming across Europe.

👉 Read the latest: https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/cinea/newsletter-archives/80352

14/10/2026

The Call for Proposals has received a record number of applications!

1430 applications have been submitted across the four sub-programmes:

✔ Biodiversity & ecosystem restoration
✔ Circular economy & waste reduction
✔ Climate change mitigation & adaptation
✔ Clean energy transition

📈 A 30% increase compared to 2025, with applicants requesting over €4.3 billion in EU funding.

Read more: https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/life-2026-call-proposals-sets-new-record-applications-2026-10-14_en

13/10/2026

What if a car part could be lighter, help cut CO2 emissions, and be partly made from plants? 🌱

That is what LIFE BiobCompo set out to do, replacing mineral fillers with cellulose fibres to create a lighter biocomposite for vehicles, without changing how car parts are produced.

This solution is already on the road: since 2022, around 10,000 vehicles carry a part made from the material, starting with the Lancia Ypsilon dashboard. The LIFE Programme and close-to-market (C2M) support helped take the project from the laboratory all the way to the market 🚗

Know more ➡️ https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/life-biobcompo-lightweight-car-parts-made-plant-fibres-now-rolling-out-europes-roads-2026-10-13_en

12/10/2026

Are you leading climate action in your community and want to scale up your impact?

The is looking for you!

Become a Climate Pact Ambassador and join a movement of over 1,000 advocates across the EU. 🌿

As an ambassador, you can help inspire climate action, connect with others across Europe and earn recognition from the European Commission.

📅 Applications open until 31 October 2026

Ready to make a difference? 👇
https://lnkd.in/dubdk4MD

09/10/2026

Every spring and autumn, millions of birds follow the Danube on their migration across Europe. 🕊️ But power lines can be difficult for birds to see, while some electricity poles can pose a risk of electrocution.

For rare species such as Dalmatian pelicans, Red-breasted geese, Saker falcons and Imperial eagles, these hazards can be fatal.

💚 That’s where Danube Free Sky comes in.

The project is making dangerous sections of the electricity network safer by installing highly visible flight diverters on power lines and insulating thousands of poles.

The work is expected to save at least 2,000 birds every year in the Lower Danube and Danube Delta.

And there’s a wider benefit: safer infrastructure can also mean fewer power outages, equipment damage and wildfires.

🌍 This , discover how is helping birds complete their journey safely: https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/life-makes-skies-over-danube-safer-migrating-birds-2026-10-09_en

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