In order to help deliver a transport network that is environmentally sustainable in line with the ambitious objectives laid out in the EU Green Deal, the European Union will provide a total financial support of over EUR 352 million to 26 infrastructure projects. These have been selected under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the EU funding …
In celebration of the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, discover LIFE projects dedicated to its conservation. The Earth’s atmosphere is a delicate balance of gases that sustains life as we know it. The ozone layer shields us from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, protecting our skin and our ecosystems. …
A major campaign is underway across the Mediterranean to raise the profile and encourage the conservation of protected marine environments. More than 30 years after they were first created, marine Natura 2000 sites suffer from neglect and a lack of awareness compared to their better-known terrestrial counterparts, according to the LIFE A-MAR NATURA2000 project. The one million …
An important step towards scaling up production of renewable hydrogen in the EU. The Commission published the Terms and Conditions (T&C) for its pilot auction dedicated to European renewable hydrogen production. It is an important step towards scaling up production of renewable hydrogen in the EU. The auction, funded by the Innovation Fund under the umbrella of the EU Hydrogen Bank, is …
In medieval times, the lynx was widespread across all European forests. After being at dire risk of extinction, the two species found in the EU are safer now thanks also to the LIFE Programme. One of Europe’s most elusive and threatened wild cat species could be returning thanks to EU-funded LIFE projects across the continent. …
The European Commission adopted the rules governing the implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) during its transitional phase, which starts on 1 October of this year and runs until the end of 2025. The Implementing Regulation details the transitional reporting obligations for EU importers of CBAM goods, as well as the transitional methodology for calculating …
The Commission has published two new guidelines to incentivise and reward sustainable forest practices. The “closer to nature” guidelines aim to strengthen forest multifunctionality and resilience to climate change, while fostering long-term economic and other societal benefits. The guidance on payment schemes for forest ecosystem services presents a variety of ways in which land managers, including foresters, may derive …
Students and teachers at a primary school in southwest Spain are enjoying cooler classrooms after natural solutions were used to adapt the school buildings to the impacts of climate change. The Gabriela Mistral Primary School in Solana de los Barros – not far from the border with Portugal – is a showcase for the LIFE-myBUILDINGisGREEN project, which …
The Council has adopted new rules which will help to achieve the EU’s goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions and reaching climate neutrality by 2050. The new rules concern: energy efficiency alternative fuels infrastructure the decarbonisation of the maritime sector Energy efficiency The new rules aim to reduce final energy consumption by setting more ambitious energy …
Five European cities are showing the way to resilience and sustainability as they enter the final stage of the European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards. There is rising pressure on cities in view of the pollution, climate change and biodiversity crisis. The cities have been shortlisted based on their commitment in addressing urban environmental …