The life programme celebrates its 30th birthday

30 years of LIFE programmes is:

• 4 themes supported: nature and biodiversity, circular economy and quality of life, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, and clean energy transition
• 5,500 projects financially supported by Europe, including over 1,800 nature projects
• 1,800 protected species of wild animals and plants, including 460 bird species
• 6,000 protected natural areas (a quarter of the Natura2000 network)
• 3 million euros invested in nature

Some LIFE projects

The Conservatoire d’espaces naturels de Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur has participated in many LIFE programmes, for which it has been the coordinator or associated beneficiary.

• LIFE SOS Criquet de Crau (2021-2025)
• LIFE NaturArmy (2019-2023)
• LIFE des Alpilles ( 2013-2019)
• LIFE+ Envoll  (2013-2018)
• LIFE+ Tortue d’Hermann (2010-2014)
• LIFE Vipère d’Orsini (2006-2011)
• LIFE Vautour (Egyptian vulture) (2003-2008)
• LIFE Marsiles (seabirds of Marseille) (2003-2007)
• LIFE Lesser Kestrel (1997-2001)
• LIFE Management and protection of the Crau part 1 and 2 (1994-1997)

Continuation of the LIFE programme

For the years 2021 to 2027, 5.4 billion euros are financed by the European Commission for the LIFE programme.