The LIFE Programme

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.

About Atlantic Area 2014-2020

Background

In December 2013, the European Commission approved a legislative package for Cohesion Policy 2014-2020, with proposals to ensure that EU investment was targeted on Europe's long-term goals for growth and jobs as laid down in the Europe 2020 Strategy.