LIFE projects play a significant role in the EU's transition to a clean, circular and resilient economy, helping safeguard and restore the EU's biodiversity, supporting industrial competitiveness and contributing to the EU's long-term goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2050. This investment will have a lasting impact on our environment, economy, industry and the well-being of all Europeans. The projects will cover all areas of the LIFE programme, mobilising:

• EUR 225 million (of which the EU will provide EUR 147 million) for nature and biodiversity, with 34 projects to restore natural habitats, coastal ecosystems, and freshwater; and improve the conservation status of birds, insects, amphibians, and mammals. This investment will deliver benefits that sustain our economy and wellbeing.
• EUR 133 million (of which the EU will provide EUR 76 million) to contribute to circular economy and improving quality of life, with 31 projects supporting the transition towards a clean, circular, energy-efficient, and climate-resilient economy.
• EUR 96 million (of which the EU will provide EUR 58 million) to 19 projects to strengthen climate resilience and mitigation efforts.
• EUR 82 million (of which the EU will provide EUR 77 million) to 48 projects aimed at accelerating the clean energy transition.