LIFE Projects: Discover the Most Funded Projects in 2024

The European Union’s LIFE programme has established itself as a benchmark for financing innovative initiatives aimed at protecting the environment and combating climate change. Since its inception in 1992, it has co-funded more than 5,000 projects, showcasing its commitment to sustainability and technological development. In 2024, the programme continues to set trends by allocating significant resources to projects that are transforming how we manage natural resources and address environmental challenges.

In this article, we present the most funded LIFE projects of 2024, highlighting their key objectives and expected impacts in their respective fields. If you are interested in innovation and European funding, this is the place to discover the initiatives making a difference.

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The success of the LIFE Programme in 2024

The LIFE programme not only funds projects but also fosters collaboration among countries, sectors, and local communities. This year, funding has focused on initiatives with a strong emphasis on:

• Climate change adaptation: Sustainable solutions to protect biodiversity and enhance resilience.
• Environmental innovation: Disruptive technologies to improve resource management.
• Circular economy: Projects that reduce waste and optimise material usage.

Below, we explore the LIFE projects that have received the highest financial support this year.

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The most funded LIFE projects in 2024

LIFE projects – Clean Energy Transition

LIFE23-CET-ENERCOM FACILITY | European Energy Communities Facility

Budget: 9.989.388 €  Funding: 9.489.919 €

The ENERCOM Facility will invest over €7 million to support at least 140 emerging energy communities in Europe, fostering sustainable energy initiatives, business models, and capacity-building through grants, training, and a network of national experts to amplify impact and ensure long-term sustainability.

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LIFE projects – Climate

LIFE21-IPN-BE-B4B LIFE | Belgium for Biodiversity

 Budget: 36.297.528 € Funding: 21.778.517 €

Our project addresses economic challenges like rising material costs and inflation by implementing a 3-stage Net Zero retrofit scheme for housing, involving prefabricated insulated facades, solar-powered roof systems, and energy system switches, supported by strategic tools, LEAN delivery kits, and scalable business models to decarbonise housing and meet 2050 renovation goals.

The B4B project aims to protect and restore biodiversity across Belgium by implementing regional Prioritised Action Frameworks and the Belgian Marine Strategy through a four-pillar approach focused on protecting biodiversity, restoring habitats, mitigating environmental pressures, and enabling transformative change, aligning with the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030.

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LIFE projects – Environment

LIFE22-IPN-FR-LIFE BIODIVFr | LIFE BIODIV’France

Budget: 50.454.531 € Funding: 30.272.719 €

Our project addresses economic challenges by implementing a 3-stage Net Zero retrofit scheme for housing. This includes prefabricated insulated facades, solar-powered roof systems, and energy system switches, supported by strategic tools, LEAN delivery kits, and scalable business models to meet 2050 decarbonisation goals.

The B4B project protects and restores biodiversity in Belgium through Prioritised Action Frameworks and the Belgian Marine Strategy, focusing on conservation, habitat restoration, mitigating environmental pressures, and fostering transformative change in line with the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030.

The LIFE BIODIV’France project supports France’s 2022-2030 Biodiversity Strategy by mobilising resources and stakeholders to improve governance, protected areas, and public engagement.

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Preparatory

LIFE23-PRE-IT-LIFE TraiN2K | Training and coaching for better management of N2000 sites
 Budget: 1.866.045 € Funding: 1.499.192 €

The LIFE PLP project “TraiN2k” aims to improve the management of the Natura 2000 Network and ecological restoration by creating a European training system tailored to various stakeholders involved in conservation. This system will train experts, establish new professional roles, and provide resources like a European Training Institute in Italy, an online platform, and a Master’s programme to enhance the coherence and effectiveness of Natura 2000 management across Europe.

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