The European Commission on
Wednesday said it would offer almost 239 million euros in
funding this year for projects designed to respond to serious
environmental challenges to Europe.
Eligible projects under the LIFE program would deal with
conservation of nature and biodiversity, resource efficiency,
governance and environmental information.
EU Environment Commissioner Janez Potocnik said the program
"will help to achieve sustainable growth through investment in a
resource-efficient economy and allow member States and local
authorities to implement plans and strategies in key areas such
as the nature, waste, air and water".
Over its seven-year life span, the program is designed to
provide more than 2.5 billion euros.
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