The European Union has allocated €390 million to 135 projects supporting environmental protection, climate action and clean energy across Europe.
Announced under the EU’s LIFE programme, the funding will contribute towards projects with a combined investment of €579 million. The remaining amount will come from national and local authorities, businesses and other participating organisations.
The selected projects were chosen from 1,095 applications submitted under the 2025 funding call. They cover all 27 EU member states, alongside Iceland, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Ukraine.
Nature and biodiversity initiatives account for €223 million in funding. These projects include habitat restoration and efforts to protect threatened species. Another €163 million will support circular economy initiatives and improvements in environmental quality.
Climate-related projects will receive funding for measures addressing carbon removal, flood protection and areas affected by wildfires. A further €91 million has been allocated to 44 projects supporting the clean energy transition.
These energy initiatives include programmes to help local authorities finance sustainable investments, improve building efficiency and develop district heating and cooling systems. Other projects will help industries replace fossil-fuel heating with electric alternatives.
The LIFE programme is the EU’s principal funding instrument for environmental and climate action. It supports projects intended to protect biodiversity, improve resource efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The latest allocation comes as European governments face pressure to meet climate targets while strengthening energy security. Funding for local projects is intended to turn wider environmental commitments into practical measures.
The programme contributes to the EU’s goal of climate neutrality by 2050 and its efforts to reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.
