The European Commission has announced a call for proposals for projects in 2020 under the LIFE program

This year, more than 450m euros have been set aside for nature protection, environmental protection and climate action projects.

The LIFE program is a financial instrument of the European Union intended for financing activities in the field of environmental, nature and climate protection.

The goal of the LIFE program is to contribute to the successful implementation and development of EU policies and legislation in the field of environment, nature and climate.

Through the LIFE program, the European Union seeks to contribute to the protection and improvement of environmental quality and reduce the impact of climate change by funding innovative projects that contribute to the transition to a low-carbon and circular economy, resource efficiency and stopping and reducing biodiversity loss and ecosystem conservation.

What types of projects are funded?

LIFE funds projects under its environmental and climate sub-programs that help implement the European Green Agreement.

Most LIFE projects are projects that can be coordinated by any legal entity registered in the EU. This includes public institutions, businesses and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Many such projects demonstrate best practices that raise public awareness or show progress in the field of environmental protection.

Applications are also accepted for larger so-called integrated projects. These projects lead the EU's strategic plans on the environment and climate, and have a regional, multiregional, national or transnational dimension.

How to apply?

Applying for projects with a focus on climate change includes submitting a comprehensive proposal by October 2020. This includes proposals for climate change mitigation and adaptation projects, as well as climate management and information initiatives.

For projects dealing with environmental and nature protection, there is a double application process: candidates first present their idea in the form of a concept by July 2020. If your concept is shortlisted, you will have until February 2021 to submit a complete project proposal . The two-phase process includes nature protection and biodiversity, environmental and resource protection, as well as environmental management and information projects.

Applications for integrated projects also follow a two-stage process.

More information on how to apply on the LIFE Call for Proposals by 2020 page can be found at:

https://ec.europa.eu/easme/en/section/life/calls-proposals 

https://ec.europa.eu/easme/en/news/make-your-green-idea-reality-apply-now-life-funding 

https://lifeprogramhrvatska.hr/hr/otvoren-life-natjecaj-za-2020/ 

All the necessary documents and deadlines for project proposals can be found at the links provided.

All information on partner demand for the LIFE Program can be found at the link:

https://lifeprogramhrvatska.hr/hr/trazenje-partnera-2/ 

LIFE Info Webinar - Virtual Information Day

Date of the event: June 3. 2020

The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Energy, as the National Contact Point for the LIFE Program of the European Union, in cooperation with the Executive Agency for Small and Medium Enterprises - EASME and the Monitoring Body for LIFE projects and providing information on the LIFE program - NEEMO, organizes:

LIFE Info Webinar - June 3, 2020, from 10 a.m. to noon

The goal of the LIFE Info Webinar is to present the novelties of this year's LIFE competition 2020.

We invite all interested to register to participate in the LIFE Info Webinar via the link:

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8079866057352125707 

(In case of any difficulties with registration, please contact the following e-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., in English)