The LIFE Programme is the EU’s funding instrument for environment and climate action. It has been running since 1992 and has co-financed more than 6 000 projects across the EU and in neighbouring countries. LIFE has contributed almost €8 billion to these projects, amounting to around two-thirds of the projects’ overall budget of €12 billion. The LIFE Programme contributes directly to the objectives and targets of the European Green Deal.
The Nature and Biodiversity sub-programme aims to protect and restore Europe’s nature and to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. The subprogramme contributes to the implementation of the EU Birds and Habitats directives, the development and management of the Natura 2000 network, the Invasive Alien Species Regulation, and supports the achievement of the objectives of the EU Biodiversity strategy for 2030 and the newly adopted EU Nature Restoration Regulation.
Irish partners are also participating in 3 ongoing LIFE Nature & Biodiversity projects in 3 other EU Member States, including LIFE INSULAR.
