Fourth LIFE+ call for proposals
The Directorate-General for Environment is launching the fourth LIFE+ (Financial instrument for the environment) call for proposals. The call has up to EUR 243 million available for co-financing of projects under three headings: nature and biodiversity, environment policy and governance, and information and communication. LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity supports projects that contribute to the implementation of EU directives related to birds and habitats, and to the goal of halting biodiversity loss. The maximum co-financing rate can be 75 percent, but is normally 50 percent. LIFE+ Environment Policy and Governance supports projects that offer significant environmental benefits, such as process or efficiency improvements. It also helps projects that improve the implementation of EU environmental legislation, build the environmental policy knowledge base and develop environmental information sources through monitoring (including forest monitoring). Projects can be co-financed up to a level of 50 percent. LIFE+ Information and Communication co-finances projects that spread information about environmental issues, such as climate change and conservation. This part of the LIFE+ programme can also support forest fire prevention awareness and training campaigns.To see the full details of the call, please consult: OJ C114 of 4 May 2010(opens in new window)