LIFE-Environment

The specific objective of LIFE-Environment is to contribute to the development of innovative techniques and methods by co-financing demonstration projects.
The LIFE Regulation defines five areas eligible for funding:
  • land-use development and planning;
  • water management;
  • reduction of the environmental impact of economic activities;
  • waste management;
  • reduction of the environmental impact of products through an integrated product policy.

LIFE-Environment does not finance research or investment in existing technologies or infrastructure. The purpose of the programme is to bridge the gap between research and development results and their large-scale application. To this end, demonstration projects based on the results of projects which have been supported under past or ongoing technological research and development programmes are encouraged

The dissemination of results is essential for ensuring that innovative technologies and procedures for protecting the environment are widely applied.

The European Union has allocated approximately 300 million euros for LIFE-Environment for the period 2000-2004. The rate of Community co-financing can be up to 30% for projects generating substantial net revenue, 50% in other cases.
For extensive LIFE-Environment information visit:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/life/home.htm