EU funding of €239 million available for resource efficient projects

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The European Commission has launched the first call for proposals under the LIFE funding programme for projects dedicated to the environment.

In 2014, the sub-programme for the environment will provide €238.86 million (£191 million) to develop innovative ways to respond to environmental challenges across Europe, focusing on the conservation of nature and biodiversity, resource efficiency and environmental governance and information.

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European Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik said: “Innovative environmental and nature conservation projects around Europe will receive more funds than ever before. This will help achieve sustainable growth through investment in a resource-efficient economy and will help member states and local authorities to implement plans and strategies in key policy areas like nature, waste, air and water.”

The environmental sub-programme of the EU Life Programme 2014-2020 will provide €2,592 million for the environment over the next seven years. It will also support better governance, dissemination of information and awareness-raising on environmental matters.

Interested parties will need to submit applications by October this year.

More information is available at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/funding/life2014/index.htm