What is a LIFE project?
The LIFE Programme is a financial instrument of the European Commission that supports innovative public and private projects in the fields of environment and climate action. Since its launch in 1992, the LIFE Programme has co-financed more than 4,500 projects.
For the 2021–2027 programming period, the European Union has allocated €5.4 billion to the LIFE Programme across four sub-programmes:
- Nature and Biodiversity
- Circular Economy and Quality of Life
- Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
- Clean Energy Transition
Main Objectives:
- Support the transition to a sustainable, circular economy based on renewable energy, that is carbon-neutral and climate-resilient;
- Protect, restore, and improve the environment;
- Slow down and reverse biodiversity loss;
- Stop ecosystem degradation, by managing and enhancing the Natura 2000 network, and thus accelerate sustainable development;
- Encourage and support green ideas from small and large businesses, NGOs, public authorities, citizen groups, academics, and others.
LIFE does not co-finance research projects or infrastructure projects. It primarily funds so-called “close-to-market” projects that offer innovative and demonstrative solutions with a positive impact on the environment, waste management, the circular economy, or climate change adaptation.
The Life Adapto+ project falls under the “Climate Action” category, with a focus on climate change adaptation. It is the second LIFE project supported by the EU for the Conservatoire du littoral, following the LIFE Adapto project (2017–2022).