The LIFE Programme is the EU’s funding instrument for the environment and climate action. The general objective of LIFE is to contribute to the implementation, updating and development of EU environmental and climate policy and legislation by co-financing projects with European added value. After 22 years, €3.4 billion and 4.170 projects, the LIFE Programme continues to finance actions for the environment and climate action. For the 2021-2027 the total budget of the LIFE Programme is €5.4 billion.
The LIFE Programme’s general objectives are the following:
For the current funding period the LIFE Programme comprises of four Sub-Programmes under the fields of Environment and Climate Action:
Under the Environment field:
1. “Nature and Biodiversity” sub-programme
2. “Circular Economy and Quality of Life” sub-programme
Under the Climate Action field:
3. “Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation” sub-programme
4. “Clean Energy Transition” sub-programme
There are different types of LIFE projects. The most common ones are Standard Action Projects, but there are also Strategic Nature Projects, Strategic Integrated Projects, Technical Assistance, Other Actions and Operating Grants.
The LIFE Programme’s National Contact Point in Cyprus offers free support to both applicants and running projects.
Your National Contact Point can help you with:
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60-100% depending on the type of project submitted
Department of Environment
Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment
www.lifecyclamen.com.cy
Contact Persons
Marilena Papastavrou
Environment Officer, National Contact Point for Environment
Telephone: +357 22 408 926
Email: mpapastavrou@environment.moa.gov.cy
Chrystalla Papastavrou
Environment Officer, National Contact Point for Climate
Telephone: +357 22 408 962
Email: cpapastavrou@environment.moa.gov.cy
Code: 29276 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-CET-BETTERRENO | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 11/05/2023 | End submission calls: 16/11/2023
This topic addresses several areas that are key for the achievement of the ambitious EU targets for the decarbonisation of buildings.
It aims to develop and deploy approaches that bring actors, markets, frameworks and innovative solutions together to increase the attractiveness of building performance up-grades and to reduce the administrative, logistic and financial burden that still goes along with (deep) retrofitting of buildings.
The topic also aims to address the need for quality data to make verification and financing more robust and to help deploy services that valorise building energy efficiency and smartness.
Code: 29274 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-CET-BUILDSKILLS | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 11/05/2023 | End submission calls: 16/11/2023
The main objective is to increase the number of skilled building professionals at all levels of the building design, operation and maintenance value chain.
The main focus of proposals should be on continuous vocational education and training (or professional training) of professionals, i.e. after their initial, compulsory education and training or after they have entered working life. This includes the retraining of professionals from other sectors with skills transferable to construction and building renovation. Proposals are also encouraged to address other parts of education and training (e.g. initial education and training, higher education), provided this is justified based on needs detected in the countries targeted.
Code: 29272 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-CET-BUSINESS | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 11/05/2023 | End submission calls: 16/11/2023
The overall objective of this topic is to support the clean energy transition and decarbonisation of businesses by strengthening national and regional ecosystems for energy management systems and energy audits and by fostering collaborative approaches between companies.
Synergies with relevant EU projects and initiatives such as the Covenant of Companies for Climate and Energy (CCCE) and/or the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) are encouraged.
Code: 29268 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-CET-DHC | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 11/05/2023 | End submission calls: 16/11/2023
District heating operators/owners need to prepare and implement plans so that existing systems fulfil the proposed criteria for ‘efficient district heating and cooling’, as proposed for the revision of the EED. This will require, among other aspects, the cost-effective and energy efficient retrofitting of existing, inefficient district heating networks and the integration of low-temperature renewable energy (e.g. from solar thermal, ambient energy and geothermal resources) and waste heat, including supported by heat pumps. Furthermore, district heating has been identified as a key option for the decarbonisation of the heating sector in countries and regions without long tradition and experience in the technology.
The option to further develop district heating and cooling systems should be integrated in energy planning and heat mapping by public administrations, taking a district approach when addressing the policy priority of deploying renewable and efficient heating and cooling, including for instance building or modernising district heating systems when planning renovation programmes.
Code: 29266 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-CET-ENERCOMFACILITY | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 11/05/2023 | End submission calls: 16/11/2023
The European Energy Communities Facility should offer support services, including financial support to third parties, to develop business plans to grow and implement sustainable energy community projects (addressing e.g. energy efficiency, heating and cooling, renewable energy production and use, electro-mobility).
In order to support the growth of energy communities and make projects less dependent on the income level of community members or the availability of support at local level, this topic aims at creating a Facility able to provide support for the early phases of energy community projects. This support shall be designed to reduce the risk of the pre-development phase and thereby create a bridge between the project idea and the launch of the community investment.
Code: 29264 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-CET-ENERPOV | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 11/05/2023 | End submission calls: 16/11/2023
Efforts should focus on offering support to build the concrete skills and capacity of vulnerable households to afford their energy bills and ensure adequate comfort levels, as well as supporting relevant actors, including public authorities, in designing longer-term strategies and frameworks to mitigate energy poverty at the sub-national levels, including dedicated financing schemes specifically addressing energy performance improvements for energy poor households.
Actions should contribute to actively alleviating energy poverty and energy vulnerability and build on the tools, indicators and resources of existing initiatives.
Code: 29262 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-CET-EPREL | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 11/05/2023 | End submission calls: 16/11/2023
European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) provides information on products placed on the market and their energy labels, as well as information on other aspects than a product’s energy use (e.g. water consumption, availability of spare parts), with over 1.5 million models estimated to have been registered. This significant and increasing amount of data represents a dual challenge: on the one hand, it necessitates a systematic quality check for it to serve its intended purpose, while on the other it is a significant resource that should be further valorised.
Code: 29260 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-CET-HEATPUMPS | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 11/05/2023 | End submission calls: 16/11/2023
Τhe aim of this topic is to complement existing legislative and financial incentives at the EU, national and local levels and to facilitate a large-scale rollout of high-quality heat pump installations. In particular, the topic aims to reduce upfront costs and perceived complexity of design and installation as well as to increase the number of skilled installers and the confidence of end-users.
Code: 29257 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-CET-LOCAL Grant | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 11/05/2023 | End submission calls: 16/11/2023
The topic aims to provide local and regional authorities with the necessary capacity, skills and organisational structures to deliver and implement plans and strategies for the clean energy transition (CET).
Local and regional authorities need to commit to and effectively plan and implement the clean energy transition in their territories at an unprecedented level of ambition and pace, tailored to the specific geographical, societal or political context. Local and regional planning should focus on measures in the short, medium and longer term that accelerate the clean energy transition in a just manner, ensuring full alignment with relevant EU and national energy and climate legislation, and contributing to the goals that are set in the specific National Energy and Climate Plans.
Code: 29253 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-CET-OSS | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 11/05/2023 | End submission calls: 16/11/2023
This topic aims at supporting the creation or replication of One-Stop-Shops, proposing integrated services for clean energy transition in buildings and businesses.
Projects are expected to tackle, but are not limited to the following aspects:
Code: 29231 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-CET-PDA | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 11/05/2023 | End submission calls: 16/11/2023
Project Development Assistance (PDA) offers technical assistance to public and private project developers to deliver energy efficiency and renewable energy investments of ambition and scale.
Project Development Assistance (PDA) will support project promoters in preparing and launching investment pipelines of sustainable energy projects. The call topic aims to build technical, economic and legal expertise of project promoters needed for the successful project development and implementation.
Code: 29229 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-CET-POLICY | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 11/05/2023 | End submission calls: 16/11/2023
Actions under this topic are expected to:
Code: 29225 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-CET-PRIVAFIN | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 11/05/2023 | End submission calls: 16/11/2023
The topic aims to increase the amount of private finance allocated to energy efficiency and small-scale renewable energy sources by establishing innovative financing schemes for investments in sustainable energy and/or engaging with financial institutions to develop financial products and adapt their investment practices.
Code: 28897 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-SAP-NAT-GOV | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 18/04/2023 | End submission calls: 06/09/2023
Proposals under this topic must support the implementation of the governance aspects (i.e. compliance assurance, public participation, access to justice) of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, with a focus on EU Nature and Biodiversity legislation by:
Code: 28873 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-TA-PP-CLIMA-SIP | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 02/05/2023 | End submission calls: 07/09/2023
The objective is the preparation of CLIMA Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs).
CLIMA SIPs projects
Therefore the main objective of the TA-PP project is the submission of a full proposal for a CLIMA SIP.
Code: 28871 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-TA-PP-ENV-SIP | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 02/05/2023 | End submission calls: 07/09/2023
The objective is the preparation of ENV Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs).
ENV SIPs projects
Therefore the main objective of the TA-PP project is the submission of a full proposal for a ENV SIP.
Code: 28869 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-TA-PP-NAT-SNAP | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 02/05/2023 | End submission calls: 07/09/2023
The objective is the preparation of Strategic Nature Projects (SNAPs).
SNAPS projects
Therefore the main objective of the TA-PP project is the submission of a full proposal for a SNAP.
Code: 28860 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-SAP-CLIMA-GOV | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 18/04/2023 | End submission calls: 21/09/2023
LIFE Climate Change Governance and Information aims at supporting the development, implementation, monitoring and enforcement of the Union legislation and policy on climate change, contributing to climate change mitigation and/or adaptation. This includes improving governance through enhancing the capacities of public and private actors and the involvement of civil society.
Code: 28858 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-PLP-Bauhaus-Phoenix-Emerald | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 18/04/2023 | End submission calls: 07/09/2023
The proposed projects shall address the following specific needs and policy priorities identified by the Member States.
Under this specific topic proposals may be submitted only to address specific needs.
Code: 28856 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-PLP-NAT-ENV | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 18/04/2023 | End submission calls: 07/09/2023
The proposed projects shall aim to address the following specific needs identified by the Member States in the sub-programme Circular Economy and Quality of LIFE in the sub-programme Nature and Biodiversity.
Code: 28854 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-PLP-ENER | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 18/04/2023 | End submission calls: 07/09/2023
The objective of the action is to ensure that the views of European consumer organisations and environmental NGOs are well represented in the preparatory process leading to implementing measures and their reviews under the ecodesign and energy labelling legislation, including the assessment of voluntary agreements, both in the study phase, in the Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Consultation Forum and if appropriate thereafter.
The project aims to provide support to environmental and consumer NGOs for their representation in the preparatory process for ecodesign and energy labelling legislation.
Code: 28846 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-PLP-CLIMA | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 18/04/2023 | End submission calls: 07/09/2023
The proposed project should develop and check the feasibility of legislation/support schemes enabling the use of EV batteries (when connected) as home batteries / to feed energy communities – and removing any potential administrative barrier (including to their authorisation), when plugged in with smart plugs at home / in collective residential buildings / @work / roadside “slow” charging points.
Code: 28831 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-SAP-CLIMA-CCA | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 18/04/2023 | End submission calls: 21/09/2023
Projects under this strand should help to:
Code: 28828 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-SAP-ENV-ENVIRONMENT | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 18/04/2023 | End submission calls: 06/09/2023
The aim is to facilitate the transition toward a sustainable, circular, toxic-free, energyefficient/climate-resilient economy and toward a toxic-free environment as well as to protect, restore and improve the quality of the environment.
The specific objective is to cover one or more of the following topics (the description is further detailed in the sections afterwards):
1. Circular Economy and Waste
2. Air
3. Water
4. Soil
5. Noise
6. Chemicals
7. A new European Bauhaus
Code: 28818 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-SAP-NAT-NATURE | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 18/04/2023 | End submission calls: 06/09/2023
Projects should fall under at least one of the two areas of intervention:
Intervention area: “Space for Nature”
Any project aimed at improving the condition of species or habitats through areabased conservation or restoration measures falls within the eligible scope of the intervention area “Space for Nature”. This may include, for example, projects for restoring or improving natural or semi-natural habitats, or habitats of species, both within and outside existing protected areas. This may also include projects for creating additional protected areas (or improving the biodiversity focus and contribution of existing protected areas), ecological corridors or other green infrastructure, projects testing or demonstrating new site management approaches, projects acting on pressures, etc.
Intervention area: “Safeguarding our species”
Any project aimed at improving the condition of species (or, in the case of invasive alien species, reducing their impact) through any relevant activities other than area-based conservation or restoration measures falls within the scope of the intervention area “Safeguarding our species”. Considering the broad range of threats that may act on species in addition to the degradation of their habitats, such projects may apply to a wide range of relevant measures, spanning from hard infrastructural works to awareness raising of stakeholders.
Code: 28571 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-STRAT-ENV-SIP-two-stage | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 18/04/2023 | End submission calls: 05/09/2023
Applicants should target the implementation of one of the following plans/strategies:
Circular Economy: National or Regional Circular Economy Action Plans, Strategies, Roadmaps or similar, which are officially approved, and which include specific and measurable actions, or targets, with a clear timeline and are in line with or complementing the objectives of the EU Circular Economy Action Plan.
Waste: National and regional Waste Management Plans (WMPs) pursuant to Article 28 of the Waste Framework Directive and/or Waste Prevention Programmes (WPPs) as requested by Article 29 of the Waste Framework Directive.
Water: River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) pursuant to Annex VII to the Water Framework Directive, Flood Risk Management Plans (FRMPs) pursuant to the Floods Directive or Marine Strategies pursuant to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.
Air: Air Quality Plans pursuant to the Air Quality Directive or National Air Pollution Control Programmes (NAPCP) pursuant to the National Emission Ceilings Directive.
Code: 28569 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-TA-R-NAT-ENV | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 18/04/2023 | End submission calls: 27/07/2023
The objectives of LIFE Technical Assistance – Replication (TA-R) projects are to facilitate the upscaling or replication of results funded under the LIFE programme or, where relevant to fulfil the objectives of the LIFE programme, under another EU-funded programme.
Code: 28559 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-SAP-ENV-GOV | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 18/04/2023 | End submission calls: 06/09/2023
The aim is to facilitate the transition toward a sustainable, circular, toxic-free, energyefficient/climate-resilient economy and toward a toxic-free environment as well as to protect, restore and improve the quality of the environment.
The specific objective is to cover one or more of the following topics (the description is further detailed in the sections afterwards):
Code: 28557 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-SAP-CLIMA-CCM | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 18/04/2023 | End submission calls: 21/09/2023
Projects under the Climate Change Mitigation Priority Area should contribute to the socially just and sustainable transition towards a climate neutral economy by 2050 and to reaching the EU emission reduction target for 2030 of at least 55% compared with 1990 levels.
Code: 28553 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2023-STRAT-CLIMA-SIP-two-stage | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 18/04/2023 | End submission calls: 05/09/2023
Applicants should target the implementation of one or more of the following plans/strategies:
Code: 22160 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2022-PLP | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 17/05/2022 | End submission calls: 07/09/2022
The topics under this call for proposals concern LIFE Other Action Grants (OAGs). Other Action Grants (OAGs) include:
Code: 22123 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2022-STRAT-two-stage | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 17/05/2022 | End submission calls: 08/09/2022
The topics under this call for proposals concern LIFE Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs) and Strategic Nature Projects (SNaPs).
Code: 22121 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2022-TA-PP | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 17/05/2022 | End submission calls: 08/09/2022
The topics under this call for proposals concern LIFE Technical Assistance Project Grants (TA PP). Technical Assistance Projects (TA) may include the following activities:
Code: 22116 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2022-SAP-NAT | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 17/05/2022 | End submission calls: 04/10/2022
The specific objectives of the sub-programme ‘Nature and Biodiversity’ are the following:
Code: 22113 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2022-SAP-ENV | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 17/05/2022 | End submission calls: 04/10/2022
The specific objectives of the sub-programme ‘Circular Economy and Quality of Life’ are:
This sub-programme aims at facilitating the transition toward a sustainable, circular, toxic-free, energy-efficient and climate-resilient economy and at protecting, restoring and improving the quality of the environment.
Code: 22110 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2022-CET | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 17/05/2022 | End submission calls: 16/11/2022
The specific objectives of the sub-programme ‘Clean Energy Transition’ are the following:
Code: 22103 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2022-SAP-CLIMA | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 17/05/2022 | End submission calls: 04/10/2022
The specific objectives of the sub-programme ‘Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation’ are:
This sub-programme will contribute to the transformation of the EU into a climate-neutral and -resilient society, by supporting the implementation of the EU’s climate policy and preparing the EU for the climate action challenges in the coming years and decades.
Code: 16780 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-TA-CAP | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 16/12/2021 | End submission calls: 16/03/2022
Τechnical assistance projects for capacity building aim at supporting national level public bodies responsible for the implementation of LIFE to improve their Member State’s effective participation in the Programme, and increasing the quality of submitted proposals, through specific needs based activities.
Code: 16776 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-PREP-Environment | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 16/12/2021 | End submission calls: 10/03/2022
The proposed project under the topic LIFE 2021-PREP-Environment shall aim to address the following specific need identified by the Member States in the subprogramme Circular Economy and Quality of LIFE.
Code: 16759 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-BEST | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 16/12/2021 | End submission calls: 24/04/2022
The proposed project shall aim to implement a small grant scheme for biodiversity action in the EU’s ORs and OCTs. The purpose of this funding mechanism for biodiversity would be to further unlock the local potential for biodiversity action in the EU’s ORs and OCTs, and to foster the implementation of concrete conservation activities in those areas aiming at protecting nature and reversing the degradation of ecosystems.
Code: 16756 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-PREP-NATURA | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 16/12/2021 | End submission calls: 10/03/2022
The proposed projects under the topic LIFE 2021-PREP-NATURA shall address the following specific needs and Policy Priorities identified by the Member States in the sub-programme Nature and Biodiversity.
Code: 16753 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-PREP-Network | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 16/12/2021 | End submission calls: 10/03/2022
The LIFE Regulation makes reference to the cooperation between the National Contact Points – NCP and recognizes their importance as a key actors of the LIFE programme to contribute to supporting applicants in the preparation phase of proposals; and during implementation of projects. This project aims to support the network of LIFE Programme’s National Contact Points and facilitate their trans– national cooperation, mutual learning activities and events to share experience.
Code: 16458 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-CET-EUCF | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 02/12/2021 | End submission calls: 03/03/2022
Under this topic, a European City Facility shall be run under the LIFE CET programme. Proposals should take into account experiences regarding the ongoing H2020 EUCF, and envisage an appropriate follow-up and upscale of its fundamental approach(es). In this context, proposals are expected to run a ‘European City Facility’ under LIFE which offers financial support and services to cities and municipalities or their groupings.
Code: 11618 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-STRAT-ENV-SIP-two-stage | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 19/10/2021
Applicants should target the implementation of one of the following plans/strategies:
Code: 11614 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-STRAT-NAT-SNAP-two-stage | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 19/10/2021
The objective of a SNAP project is to implement:
through coordination of the available funding and mobilisation of additional funding and with the active engagement of all the relevant stakeholders. In this way, a SNAP project will support effective mainstreaming of nature and biodiversity objectives and priorities into other policies and financing instruments.
Code: 11610 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-STRAT-CLIMA-SIP-two-stage | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 19/10/2021
Applicants should target the implementation of one of the following plans/strategies:
Code: 11606 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-TA-PP-CLIMA-SIP | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 22/09/2021
The objective is the preparation of CLIMA Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs). CLIMA SIPs projects aim at the implementation of: National Energy and Climate Plans (NECP, Regulation on the governance of the energy union and climate action (EU)2018/1999); National Energy Efficiency Action Plans’ (NEEAP); National or regional adaptation strategies or action plans; Urban or community-based action plans pioneering the transition to a climate neutral and/or climate resilient society; National, regional or industry-/sector-specific greenhouse gas mitigation strategies or economy roadmaps contributing to climate neutrality.
Code: 11604 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-TA-PP-ENV-SIP | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 22/09/2021
The objective is the preparation of ENV Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs). ENV SIPs projects aim at the implementation of: National or Regional Circular Economy Action Plans, Strategies, Roadmaps or similar; National and regional Waste Management Plans (WMPs) pursuant to Article 28 of the Waste Framework Directive and/or Waste Prevention Programmes as requested by article 29 of the Waste Framework Directive; River basin management plans (RBMPs) pursuant to Annex VII to the Water Framework Directive, Flood Risk Management Plans (FRMPs) pursuant to the Floods Directive, Marine Strategies pursuant to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive; Air quality plans pursuant to the Ambient Air Quality Directive or National Air Pollution Control Programmes (NAPCP) pursuant to the National Emission Ceilings Directive.
Code: 11595 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-TA-PP-NAT-SNAP | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 22/09/2021
The objective is the preparation of Strategic Nature Projects (SNAPs). SNAPS projects aim at the implementation of Prioritised Action Frameworks (PAF) and/or other plans or strategies adopted at international, national, regional or multiregional level by nature and biodiversity authorities, that implement EU nature and/or biodiversity policy or legislation.
Code: 11588 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-SAP-NAT-NATURE | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 30/11/2021
Projects should fall under at least one of the two areas of intervention:
Code: 11585 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-SAP-NAT-GOV | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 30/11/2021
Proposals under this topic must address EU Nature and Biodiversity legislation compliance assurance and access to justice.
Code: 11579 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-SAP-ENV-ENVIRONMENT | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 30/11/2021
The aim of this topic is to facilitate the transition toward a sustainable, circular, toxic-free, energy-efficient/climate-resilient economy and toward a toxic-free environment as well as to protect, restore and improve the quality of the environment.
Code: 11577 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-SAP-ENV-GOV | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 30/11/2021
The aim of the topic is to facilitate the transition toward a sustainable, circular, toxic-free, energy-efficient/climate-resilient economy and toward a toxic-free environment as well as to protect, restore and improve the quality of the environment.
Code: 11572 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-SAP-CLIMA-CCM | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 30/11/2021
Projects under the Climate Change Mitigation Priority Area should contribute to the socially just and sustainable transition towards a climate neutral economy by 2050 and to reaching the EU emission reduction target for 2030 of at least 55% compared with 1990 levels.
Code: 11569 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-SAP-CLIMA-GOV | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 30/11/2021
LIFE Climate Change Governance and Information supports the development, implementation, monitoring and enforcement of the Union legislation and policy on climate change, contributing to climate change mitigation and/or adaptation. This includes improving governance through enhancing the capacities of public and private actors and the involvement of civil society.
Code: 11566 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-SAP-CLIMA-CCA | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 30/11/2021
Projects under this strand should help to achieve the long-term vision of the new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change that, in 2050, the EU will be a climate-resilient society which is fully adapted to the unavoidable impacts of climate change. In general, projects should help to reinforce adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience, and reduce vulnerability, in line with the Paris Agreement and the proposed European Climate Law.
Code: 11533 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-CET-BUILDRENO | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 12/01/2022
The aim of this topic is to facilitate a greater market uptake and large-scale rollout of holistic, industrialised deep renovation solutions for buildings, thereby supporting the implementation of the EU Renovation Wave strategy.
Code: 11531 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-CET-HOMERECOM | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 12/01/2022
This topic aims at developing an EU community of skilled practitioners actively involved in the local/regional implementation of “integrated home renovation services” in order to pool efforts, generate economies of scale and encourage convergence towards best practices.
Code: 11529 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-CET-INNOFIN | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 12/01/2022
The topic aims to set up innovative financing schemes for sustainable energy investments. Proposals should address the set-up of innovative financing schemes leveraging private finance for sustainable energy investments, with a dedicated focus on energy efficiency.
Code: 11526 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-CET-GOV | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 12/01/2022
The topic aims at supporting Member States in fostering a multilevel dialogue to deliver the energy governance.
Code: 11524 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-CET-ENERPOV | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 12/01/2022
The topic aims to alleviate energy poverty by addressing the poor energy efficiency of dwellings, as a key risk factor causing energy poverty. In addition, this topic aims to address the many negative impacts low quality building stock has on residents, including poorer health and lower levels of social inclusion.
Code: 11522 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-CET-MAINSTREAM | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 12/01/2022
The topic aims to make sustainable energy investments more attractive to private investors and to align them with the EU’s sustainable finance policy.
Code: 11520 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-CET-POLICY | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 12/01/2022
The topic aims to support the implementation of the main pieces of legislation in the field of sustainable energy, notably of the Energy Efficiency Directive (Scope A), the Renewable Energy Directive (Scope B) and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (Scope C).
Code: 11517 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-CET-LOCAL | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 12/01/2022
The topic aims to provide local and regional authorities with the necessary capacity to deliver sustainable plans and strategies for the energy transition.
Code: 11513 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-CET-COALREGIONS | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 12/01/2022
Proposals under the present topic should build capacity amongst communities in coal, peat and oil-shale regions to maximise spending of the Just Transition Mechanism in the area of the clean energy transition leading to increased uptake of energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions.
Code: 11510 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-CET-SMARTSERV | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 12/01/2022
The topic aims to support actions that develop, conceptualise and deploy new business models and concepts which fully tap the economic value and the wider benefits of integrated services.
Code: 11508 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-CET-BUILDSKILLS | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 12/01/2022
Launched in 2011, the BUILD UP Skills initiative is supporting the upskilling of building professionals across Europe, to deliver building renovations offering high-energy performance as well as new Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings.
This topic aims to facilitate the rebooting of the National Qualification Platforms, Status Quo Analyses and National Roadmaps developed under the first phase of BUILD UP Skills (2011- 2012, ‘Pillar I’), to ensure alignment with the EU 2030 energy targets.
Code: 11504 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-CET-HOMERENO | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 12/01/2022
This topic aims at creating or replicating innovative local or regional “integrated home renovation services”.
Code: 11501 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-CET-COOLING | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 12/01/2022
The proposed actions are expected to provide an improved and comprehensive understanding of the cooling demand in buildings and to develop appropriate strategies on how this demand could be most effectively managed and met in a sustainable way, i.e. by reducing demand, improving energy efficiency and increasing the share of renewable energy.
Code: 11498 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-CET-PDA | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 12/01/2022
The topic aims to support innovators across Europe to develop innovative solutions that are mobilising private capital, blending public with private financing, setting up long-term and scalable financial instruments and at the same time overcoming legal and structural barriers whilst delivering a highly ambitious sustainable energy project pipeline.
Code: 11483 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-CET-SMARTREADY | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 12/01/2022
The objectives of this topic are to contribute to the:
Code: 11478 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-CET-AUDITS | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 12/01/2022
The key objective of this topic is to increase in companies, using a holistic approach, the uptake of availability of energy audits and to ensure that large enterprises carry out regular energy audits or have an Energy Management System (EMS) in place.
Code: 11474 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-CET-VALUECHAIN | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 12/01/2022
The scope of this topic is to establish collaborations between SMEs and larger companies, operating in the same value chain, in order to ensure that energy efficiency measures and the use of renewable energy sources are maximised at each step of the process, in line with the EU strategy on energy system integration and more in general with the EU Green Deal and the EU industrial strategy.
Code: 11471 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2021-CET-ENERCOM | Programme name: LIFE: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | Start submission calls: 13/07/2021 | End submission calls: 12/01/2022
This topic aims to support actions that foster the collaboration between local and regional authorities and energy communities and/or actions that develop integrated services to facilitate the emergence and growth of community energy projects.