Agriculture and forestry are battlegrounds in the fight against climate change. Europe is being adversely affected and is taking initiatives in response. The European Union is a frontrunner in tackling climate change, and has the most advanced climate, energy and environmental legislation in the...
The EU Plastics Strategy is set to make a key contribution to the transition towards a circular economy and to the modernisation of our industry. This new publication shows how the work of the LIFE programme is helping to achieve the Strategy's goals. LIFE projects are addressing the challenges ...
In his first State of the Union address, President Juncker highlighted the need for the European Union to push for an “ambitious, robust and binding” climate deal at the global COP21 summit in Paris this December (see box - “The road to Paris”). “My Commission will work to ensure Europe keeps le...
This LIFE-Focus brochure supports the view of the EU Environment Commissioner, Stavros Dimas, that “going green is a ‘win-win’ approach for both business and the environment.” Nineteen successful LIFE projects from 11 countries are showcased, representing a small but valuable selection of the nu...
Grassland ecosystems hold an important part of Europe’s biodiversity. They offer ideal conditions for a vast diversity of habitats and species, and are especially important for birds and invertebrates, providing vital breeding grounds. Grasslands are also the source of a wide range of public goo...