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Last updated: 5 Jul 2026
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Teams from 5 LIFE projects attended the recent Ecosystem Services Partnership Europe Conference 2026 in Prague, Czechia, to spread the word about the wider benefits that nature can provide to European citizens.
Six LIFE-funded projects showcased how communities are transforming neighbourhoods, housing and public spaces, turning European ambitions into tangible results on the ground.
When people look at an electricity substation, they usually see steel structures, cables and technical equipment. The real value, however, is elsewhere. It is in allowing everyone to enjoy electricity as a basic necessity.
Europe’s wetlands are disappearing fast, despite their vital role in biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation. LIFE WetLands4CLIMATE aims to maximise the carbon sink potential of precious Mediterranean wetlands.
On 29 June, CINEA launched the 6th call for projects aiming to obtain the Cross-Border Renewable Energy (CB RES) status, the final status call under the current 2021–2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).
The project will help the City of Joensuu and the North Karelia region prepare for the planned end of peat-based energy production by 2030. As the region shifts towards cleaner energy sources, the project aims to create jobs, support local businesses and improve public services.
Following evaluation, 7 proposals were selected for funding, while further 11 high-quality proposals were also selected and placed on a reserve list.
RumenAI is developing an AI-powered solution designed to monitor and optimise digestive processes in cattle, improving animal health and productivity while reducing methane emissions. To accelerate its development and prepare for market deployment, the company sought support from Green Assist.
LIFE projects from across Europe took centre stage at the Green Transition Forum 6.0 in Sofia, showcasing innovative solutions and demonstrating how the LIFE programme is delivering tangible results on the ground.
CEF Transport: €1.1 billion available for infrastructure projects across the EU
On 18 June, policymakers, regulators, network operators, project promoters, technology providers and researchers gathered in Košice, Slovakia, for the PCI Smart Grid Summit.
An innovative e-waste circular economy project in Slovenia won the 2026 LIFE Award for Circular Economy and Quality of Life. Its nationwide actions on legislation, collection infrastructure and consumer behaviour exceeded objectives and benefits.
An ambitious effort to restore floodplain habitats along one of Europe’s most iconic rivers has won the 2026 LIFE Award for Nature & Biodiversity, reversing two centuries of environmental degradation and bringing the Danube back to life.
Where Europe's ambition to accelerate the transition towards climate-neutral aviation get closer to reality
Between 2014 and 2026, CEF Energy has provided over €800 million in EU funding to 14 gas infrastructure projects across the region.