LIFE Programme — Environment, Climate and Nature
Funds European companies and organisations developing pilot, demonstration, or best-practice projects in climate, clean energy, environment, or biodiversity.
LIFE is the European Union's long-running environmental and climate funding programme (2021–2027 programming period), administered centrally by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). In Sweden, Naturvårdsverket (Swedish EPA) acts as an information and support point for Swedish applicants. Applications are evaluated and funded directly by CINEA — Naturvårdsve…
Four sub-programmes: Nature and Biodiversity; Circular Economy and Quality of Life; Climate Mitigation and Adaptation; Clean Energy Transition. Covers pilot and demonstration projects, best-practice projects, and larger strategic projects at regional or national scale. Projects must have EU-wide relevance or replication potential.
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