LIFE. Environment policy & governance and Information & communications projects 2007

Abstract

The Environment Policy & Governance strand of LIFE+ supports pilot projects that contribute to the develop-ment of innovative policy ideas, technologies, meth-ods and instruments. Of the 325 proposals received, the Commission selected 72 projects for funding from a wide range of public and private sector organisa-tions. The winning projects, situated in 19 Member States, represent a total investment of €185 million of which the EU will provide €82 million. Projects targeting waste and natural resources (28 projects) account for the largest share of EU funding (approximately €25 million). Climate change is the second most targeted priority area with 21 projects (approximately €23 million). A further 23 projects deal with various issues including water, urban environ-ment, soil, noise, forests, chemicals, air and environ-ment and health.