News overview

The fourth LIFE+ call for proposals has been published on 04 May 2010, with up to €243 million available for co-financing of projects: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/funding/lifeplus.htm  

The deadline for submission of LIFE proposals is 1 September 2010 and projects are expected to start as of 1 September 2011.

The European Commission will publish the fourth Call for Proposals under the LIFE+ Programme on 5th May 2010, with up to €240 million available for co-financing projects under three headings: nature and biodiversity; environment policy and governance; and information and communication.  

The European Commission, in conjunction with STELLA Consulting and MWH, will organise Information Sessions on the LIFE+ Programme in each of the 27 Member States of the European Union.

Green Week 2010 exhibition  

Eurosite and the EUROPARC Federation have been succesful in securing a joint stand at the EC's Green Week. Both networks will be represented together in Brussels at this important networking event.

World Migratory Bird Day 2010 Focuses on Globally Threatened Migratory Birds  

The Secretariats of the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement(UNEP/AEWA )and the Convention on Migratory Species (UNEP/CMS ) are pleased to announce the countdown for World Migratory Bird Day 2010.

The European Commission is currently consulting with stakeholders to shape key funding mechanisms for nature and biodiversity. The EC is seeking views on what has worked well in the LIFE Nature programme and what should be changed.