On 21 May, the LIFE programme, the European Community’s financial instrument for the environment and climate action, celebrated its 30th anniversary! The philosophy of LIFE projects is resolutely oriented towards concrete action and communication. Thus, it is a precious ally for managers of natural areas, biodiversity and environmental stakeholders.
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.
For the years 2021 to 2027, 5.4 billion euros are financed by the European Commission for the LIFE programme.
Finally you can observe them – for real! Or almost…
This spring, our team has prepared a whole programme to discover the Crau Plain Grasshopper
The first hatchings of Crau Plain Grasshopper in 2023 took place at the beginning of April and observations of the first juveniles are multiplying by the day!
She cuts, assembles, glues, paints and articulates pieces of paper. She sculpts organic figures, plants, animals, then animates them. Her works transpire a naturalist sensitivity at the “edge of the brush”.