On 26 April, the François Sommer Foundation organises a workshop dedicated to landowners and managers of natural areas, environmentalists, researchers, and students.

Over the course of an afternoon, speakers will address the increasingly important topic of fuel poverty in relation to the transition objectives of the European "Green Deal". 

During these special Info Days on the LIFE 2024 Calls for projects, we will explore how to prepare an application and what makes an excellent proposal.

The 2024 edition of the event, organised by the LIFE-funded initiative Eurosite, will be held in Arles, France. 

On 19 April 2024, the LIFE TANDEMS consortium will gather in Vienna for the fourth project partner meeting. 

On 16 April, the LIFE European Networks for Private Land Conservation (ENPLC) project hosts a webinar on the use of software programmes for nature management.

Transport transitions: advancing sustainable and inclusive mobility 

From 15 to 18 April, the LIFE Programme will participate to the World Circular Economy Forum 2024 set to take place in Brussels, Belgium. The event will serve as an important platform advocating for a global transition to a circular economy.

The CERIS Event - ''Innovating Smart Cities Resilience through Research and Best Practicies'' addresses the pressing need to strengthen the resilience of urban centres against complex challenges.

The LIFE SECURDOMINO project will organise an event on 11 April in Pisa, Italy and online.

The CERIS Event - ''Innovating Smart Cities Resilience through Research and Best Practicies'' addresses the pressing need to strengthen the resilience of urban centres against complex challenges.

Key stakeholders will convene on 11 April to discuss local initiatives fostering ambitious energy renovation for all and facilitating access to financing at both national and European level. 

On 10 April, the LIFE European Networks for Private Land Conservation (ENPLC) project will host a webinar on the certification process to receive financial support for the protection of biodiversity.

Join our upcoming one-day policy conference in Brussels dedicated to tackling energy poverty in the EU through a multi-governance approach. Our goal is to assess current policies, raise awareness, and advocate for urgent and impactful actions.

From 10 to 11 April 2024, two LIFE projects will organise an event, where soil experts and stakeholders will share insights and learnings on soil conservation, contamination and management. 

Join the New European Bauhaus Festival from 9 to 13 April 2024

Register now to join the New European Bauhaus Festival from 9 to 13 April 2024!

The 2024 CEF transport Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) virtual info day will explain the priorities and application process of the call published on 29 February 2024.

The LIFE-BECKON project, funded under the LIFE programme, is spreading its capacity building and knowledge sharing activities with an online event co-organised with the Covenant of Mayors (CoM) – Europe, focusing on financing mechanisms for energy ...

On 27 March 2024, the European Networks for Private Land Conservation, or LIFE ENPLC, is hosting an event dedicated to the topic of private land conservation in Brussels, Belgium.

The Smart Cities Marketplace is partnering with ChangeNOW, the largest event of solutions for the planet, to provide a platform for mayors to collaborate and develop innovative solutions for creating more sustainable and resilient communities.

This spring, the ENGAGE LIFE project is organising a series of webinars aimed at addressing the current challenges in implementing the EU Taxonomy Regulation and aligning it with residential real estate mortgages.

On 25 March 2024 from 9:30 to 13:45, the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub National Event will take place in Brussels.

ChangeNOW is the largest event of solutions for the planet. 


This edition of Roadshow will focus on Empowering Urban Prosperity and provide you with an inspiration for city business models.

This high-level event that will take stock of the progress so far and discuss challenges and opportunities for the future regarding building renovations, following also the update of the European legislation. 

On 20 and 21 March 2024, the Herman Ottó Institute Nonprofit Ltd. will host the “Second International Conference on Air Pollution – Moving Towards Clean Air for Europe”.

Join the second webinar of the series Decarbonising cities: strategies for heating & cooling networks

The European Commission’s annual flagship Research and Innovation event brings together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and the public to debate and shape the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond.

Do you work for a local government? Are you looking into possible ways of procuring renewable energy for your municipality?

From 19 to 21 March, the World Rural Forum (WRF) will be hosting its 8th edition of the WRFs’ Global Conference where LIFE ECOFFEED will present the results of their project.

The “Europe for Aviation” partners, consisting of nine European aviation organisations working to promote the modernisation, sustainability and resilience of a safe European aviation, will come together at Airspace World, from 19-21 March 2024 in...

​​​​​​​​​​​Thousands of mayors, councillors, regional ministers and top European and global decisionmakers will gather in Mons, in the Walloon Region of Belgium, in the heart of Europe, to debate the challenges an​d solutions for the future of Europe

The Government of Flanders will gather 550 mayors and representatives of local governments to the conference “Translating the EU green deal to local action”, happening on 15 March 2024, in Brussels, within the framework of the Belgian EU Presidency

To mark the conclusion of the DIRECT LIFE Project, the Rediscovery Centre is organising a webinar on 14 March 2024. 

Mark your calendars for the 13th of March 2024, and discover how the REMARKABLE Climate Leaders are shaping new, emerging and existing leaders across Europe.

Exchange with other local politicians and find inspiration to develop your local and regional climate change adaptation and mitigation strategy.

The online session is organised on Tuesday 12 March from 13:30 to 14:30 CET.

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On 7 March, the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) joint event will be co-hosted by CINEA, the Smart Square project, and LIFE projects from the LIFE CET SRI Cluster.

On 7 March, three LIFE projects – LIFE MareNatura, LIFE Delfi and LIFE TartaLife – will join this event in Brussels (Belgium). They will contribute to the discussion on the effective management of EU marine protected areas.

These two webinars aim to facilitate knowledge-sharing and foster discussions around the crucial topic of strategies for heating & cooling networks. 

The webinar, co-organised by PlastLIFE and MSWPlast, aims to inspire a discussion on the crucial role of centralised sorting in municipal mixed waste management and the recycling of plastics. 

The World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) 2024, scheduled from 5 to 8 March in Wels, Austria, is a leading conference on energy transition and climate neutrality. The LIFE Programme will have a dedicated stand at the event to showcase its activities.

In this Stakeholder Forum, the project ePLANET will focus on the use case dedicated to the analysis of the photovoltaic potential of public buildings, presenting their methodology.

Organised for the first time in 2024 by the European Commission, European Ocean Days will be a week of events related to European maritime topics.

The 4th International Conference on Tourism Management and Hospitality will be held on 01-03 March 2024 in Vienna, Austria.

Integrating nature into urban and peri-urban spaces has a profound impact on both the environment and human well-being. In this Cities Talk Nature webinar we will explore how nature-based solutions (NBS) extend beyond ecological benefits, significant...

Are you in Catalunya and interested in starting an energy community project? ePLANET is organising a webinar on Energy Communities in industrial sectors in Catalan.

The Forum Wood Buidling Baltic conference will take place from 26 to 28 February in Tallinn, Estonia. This significant conference will focus on architecture and engineering aspects related to wooden buildings. LIFE IP BuildEST will be in attendance.

You are invited to follow and promote the first session of the European Citizens Panel on Energy Efficiency which takes place this weekend, 23-25 February.

On 21 February 2024, from 11-12:00 CET, leaders and changemakers from small and medium-sized cities are invited to participate in the ‘Kick-on’ meeting of the "Small Giants" as a Focus Group of the European Commission’s Smart Cities Mar...

On 20 February, the Renewables Grid Initiative will be hosting the "Shared Airspace Webinar”. The webinar will focus on the transition to a renewables-based energy system by 2050 and the potential impact on bird species.

In February, the EPAH lunch talks return with a deep dive into passive house solutions, aiming to enhance building energy efficiency and, ultimately, mitigate energy poverty. 

Explore funding strategies at our event for Affordable and Social housing providers, local administrations, and SMEs. Real cases showcase financing from Horizon Europe, LIFE Programme, and European Urban Initiative. Learn project design for success, ...

Energy communities are community-driven energy initiatives that contribute to a decentralised, flexible and sustainable energy system. Many public authorities aim to assist the citizen-led energy projects in development and operation, but struggle to...

On 8 February, the IN-PLAN, Regio1st and Prospect+ projects are joining forces to hold an online roundtable.

As part of the Belgian presidency of the Council of the European Union, Wallonia and the Climate Chance Association are organising a gathering of climate stakeholders, the Climate Chance Europe 2024 Wallonia Summit, focused on Adaptation.

On 7 February 2024, the LIFE ADAPT’ISLAND project will share its expertise and findings on the conservation of marine and coastal ecosystems with anyone interested in the topic. 

You speak Greek and you want to learn more about innovative financing for Building’s Energy Efficiency? Don’t miss next ePLANET webinar in collaboration with Prospect+!

Join Scalable Cities for the Second Webinar of the Scalable Cities Roadshow!

The event focuses on the integration of advanced technologies in government services and the role of the Public Sector Tech Watch (PSTW) observatory in this evolution. It is an opportunity for professionals, policymakers, and technology experts to ga...

Join the webinar organised by DG Environment on possibilities and solutions to reduce noise pollution.

On 6 February, a networking and awareness meeting titled “Solutions for Low Noise Road Surfaces” will be held online. Representatives from DG Environment and CINEA will host the event.  

On 6 February, the LIFE projects Carbon Farming and Green Sheep will organise a Networking Event titled “Upscaling Low Carbon Livestock Farming in Europe” in Brussels.

On 6 February, the LIFE projects Carbon Farming and Green Sheep will organise this networking event.

Join us to explore the achievements of EU-funded road transport research projects – from green vehicles to logistics, automated road transport and much more.

The LIFE project Pandoteira will host a series of activities to celebrate World Wetlands Day.

ManagEnergy Master Classes aim to equip Energy Agencies and Regional and Local Authorities across Europe with the skills and knowledge to foster, stimulate and develop sustainable energy projects in Europe. Designed to build the capacity, expertise a...

On 30 and 31 January 2024 the ‘Networking Meeting – LIFE and the PEF (Product Environmental Footprint) – what could be learned from the experience of projects’ will be held online. 

Los próximos días 30 y 31 de Enero tendrá lugar la Jornada Nacional Pacto de las Alcaldías 2024 en La Palmas de Gran Canaria y Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The LIFE Programme will be present at the European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ECEEE)'s conference focused on the deep decarbonisation of the industry. The event will take place in Antwerp, Belgium on 30-31 January.

14th Climate-ADAPT Development Webinar

Don’t miss next Stakeholders Forum to learn more about challenges and tools explored in ePLANET project!

Last chance before the CB RES status submission by 6 February: seize the moment to clarify your pending questions with the programme team!

This hybrid event will take place in Rome, Italy and online.  

Behaviour and lifestyle change are pivotal in driving sustainable practices and enhancing the effectiveness of municipal Sustainable Energy & Climate Action Plans (SECAPs). To find out more, take part in our webinar on Monday 18th December!

The residential sector represents nearly 75% of all buildings & 25% of Europe’s total energy consumption mix. Improving the energy efficiency of residential buildings is therefore a key factor in achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Join us online!

Kommunen spielen bei der Bewältigung der Klimakrise eine zentrale Rolle. Dennoch sind Klimaschutz und Klimaanpassung bislang freiwillige Aufgaben der Städte, Gemeinden und Landkreise. Damit Kommunen die dringend notwendige sozial-ökologische Trans...

On 7 December, the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) and the European Commission's DG Climate Action are organising an info day to present the Innovation Fund 2023 Call (IF23 Call).

Following the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine, cities and regions in the country have been facing a protracted, deadly, and destructive war, which has led deep wounds in Ukrainian territory. Both in Ukraine and elsewhere in Europe, energy syst...

On 30 November, the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) and the European Commission's DG Climate Action are organising an info day for the Innovation Fund 2023 Auction (IF23 Auction).

The aim of the inGOV project is to develop and deploy a comprehensiveIntegrated Public Services (IPS) Holistic Framework and Information andcommunications technologies mobile tools that support IPS co-creation andgovernance.

The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties, more commonly referred to as COP28, will be held from 30 November until 12 December 2023 at the Expo City, Dubai.

CINEA will this year once again be taking part at Enlit on 28-30 November 2023 in Paris, France.

On 28 November, the UIPI Renovation Tour will be held at the Architect’s House in Brussels, Belgium. The event will focus on supporting homeowners and real estate professionals in Brussels to participate in the new European Bauhaus. 

For the 2021-2027 funding period, a new category of eligible projects has been introduced in the energy part of the revised Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme: cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy.

Join the Pathways2Resilience launch conference and help shape a common vision for regional climate adaptation.

On 23-24 November, the fourth EU Clean Air Forum will be held in Rotterdam, Netherlands. A selection of LIFE projects will participate there.  

Black Sea Common Maritime Agenda Stakeholder Conference 2023 – Joining efforts for a sustainable, modern, and competitive blue economy in the Black Sea 

Nach Frohnleiten im vorigen Jahr richtet die Gemeindekonferenz 2023 den Fokus auf (Alternative) Finanzierungsformen für Gemeindeprojekte, speziell aus den Bereichen Energie und Klima. Dabei wird auf Inputs, Vernetzung und Information – einer Misch...

Adaptation to climate change is a major challenge for European cities, many of which are at coastal locations and all of which are subject to extreme weather events. Cities are also living labs for innovation, and are seeking solutions for research, ...

Seizing opportunities for climate and local economy - cross-border training event for public administration and local politics (national event in austria, in german).

Building on the success of the European Hydrogen Week 2022, also this year Hydrogen Europe, the European Commission and the Clean Hydrogen Partnership have teamed up to bring the entire hydrogen sector in one place for a whole week of conferences.

Tenth International Conference Tourism and business TB-2023

The Smart Cities Marketplace financing masterclass will take place on 16 November, in an online format. The master class will be organised following the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona on 07-09 November 2023.

Join on 15 November a Policy Dialogue webinar to discuss how cities can shift from relying on public funding to successfully using innovative financing instruments when subsidies are limited.

Tallinn European Green Capital 2023 is hosting an international Greentech Week (13-17 Nov): a series of business events promoting cooperation between leading experts in green technology and fostering dialogue between European cities and companies.

On 10 November, the ENSMOV Plus project will organise a webinar titled “Energy savings obligation’s road to 2030: bigger, cleaner, fairer!” 

Event in Italian organised by National Covenant Coordinator in Italy, ENEA, to promote the initiative towards municipalities in Italy and exchange good practices.

On 10 November, the Steps for LIFE project will host an international seminar on Green Infrastructure on the Lebaniego Camino at the Gaia Biological Park, Portugal, and online.

On 9 November, the LIFE HI4S project will host its first workshop to explore optimal energy efficiency strategies for energy-intensive industries, focusing on industrial heat valorisation. 

El objetivo de este encuentro, organizado en el marco del programa Europe Direct Asturias de la, es facilitar información y recursos a los Ayuntamientos que deseen sumarse a las actuaciones desarrolladas dentro del Pacto de las Alcaldías por el Cli...

Learn about the EU's vision for rural areas and how local and regional governments are crucial in its realisation.

On 8 and 9 November, the 2nd Bavarian Natura 2000 Summit will be held at the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the EU in Brussels, Belgium. The event will include an evening reception and a specialist symposium.  

From vision to reality: Cities & regions drive forward Europe’s circular transition

The final conference of the LIFE Coast Adapt project will aim to present the project's final results and share experiences and insights with anyone interested in knowing more about this topic.  

A follow-up to the “Beyond Growth Conference” (European Parliament, Brussels, May 2023) from a grassroots and local government perspective

On 7 November, LIFE Next FumiGreen will host a webinar as a side event of the European Week for Cities and Regions 2023 (#EURegionsWeek). The event will underscore the significance of employing a new sustainable plant protection product to safeguard ...

Join us for this year's Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona from 7-9 November, 2023.

Join us for this year's Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona from 7-9 November, 2023.

From 7 to 10 November 2023, the LIFE Programme will participate in Ecomondo 2023, a prominent event in Europe and the Mediterranean Basin which is dedicated to the green and circular economy. It will be held in Rimini, Italy.  

ECOMONDO is the reference international event in Europe and the Mediterranean basin for technologies, services and industrial solutions in the green and circular economy sectors.

Aquatech, a global leader in water purification technology, is scheduled for 6-9 November 2023 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The LIFE Programme will be present there.  

The Region of Murcia, together with ERRIN, the HuMUS project and with the support of the EU Spanish Presidency, are organising the EU Soil Day. The event will take place on 6 November at the EU Committee of the Regions in Brussels, Belgium. 

On Monday 30th of October from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, ePLANET is organising its 8th stakeholder forum on the theme of energy savings and how to scale them up. 

Ahead of the COP28 in November, the Directorate-General for Climate Action is organising a high-level event to reflect on the EU and the world’s progress towards the goals of the Paris Agreement, and CINEA will be present.

High-level policymakers from the European Union and across the world will get together with stakeholders to discuss the progress and achievements that have marked the eight years since the Paris Agreement.

On 27 October, the LIFE-IP EKOMALOPOLSKA project will attend the European Climate Stocktake taking place in Brussels, Belgium. The event aims to contribute to the reflection on the EU and the world’s progress towards the Paris Agreement.

On 26-27 October, the LIFE CIRCWASTE project will hold its final seminar in Helsinki, Finland. The event will examine the opportunities and challenges of the circular economy and showcase the project's overall achievements. 

Join us for the 2023 edition of the Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum - Energy Efficiency Finance Market Place that will take place in Brussels, jointly organised by the European Commission’s Directorates-Generals for Energy and Climate Action an...

This capacity-building workshop is part of the European LIFE BIOBEST project.

On 24 October, LIFE CITYAdaP3 will host a conference as a side event of the European Week for Cities and Regions 2023 (#EURegionsWeek). The event will focus on presenting the project’s results on developing new financing mechanisms for climate chan...

Join this webinar, organised by the Rural Pact, dedicated to the energy transition for rural stakeholders, sharing good practices on grass-root initiatives around the energy transition which can be implemented at local level.

The 2023 EMFAF virtual info day will explain in detail the call for proposals on the 'Regional flagship projects supporting a sustainable blue economy in EU sea basins - submerged munitions in the Baltic Sea'.

This 2-day forum in Modena will focus on the local urban transformations needed to reach climate goals, co-organised by the city of Modena, Energy Cities, Climate Alliance and the Energy and Sustainable Development Agency (AESS).

All those seeking to shape a climate-resilient future for our cities and regions are cordially invited to attend the 2023 European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) happening in Cascais, Portugal on 18-20 October!

Tourism Innovation Summit is the largest event focused on bringing innovation, technology and sustainability to the tourism sector.

EU Week of Regions and Cities

After an introduction on the EU energy policy framework, the results of a survey on barriers to using financing instruments to implement SECAP measures and practical tips from an investor perspective will be presented to stimulate discussion. Three p...

Since the fossil gas crisis ignited by the war against Ukraine in 2022, the EU and the Member States have strived to reduce their gas dependency.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) invites cities and local governments, academics, businesses, individuals to the first of its kind Innovate4Cities (I4C) Global Marketplace.

Building a socially just transition to regional climate resilience

Webinar on the ELENA Grant Facility. ELENA provides technical assistance for energy efficiency and renewable energy investments in buildings, as well as support for sustainable urban transport.

Do you wish to learn more about PPAs and how municipalities can make the most of it? Register to this webinar to learn more from the experience of companies, energy cooperatives and fellow local governments!

Local and Regional governments play a vital role in the fight against climate change in the European Union. They are directly responsible for enabling and/or enforcing the implementation of national and European legislation into practice in their ter...

  Save the Date for Urban Mobility Days 2023 taking place from 4-6 October in Seville, Spain.

Taking place on 26 September 2023, this is final conference of the EU-funded Horizon 2020 LEAD project. Organised in cooperation with ALICE-ETP and POLIS, the event will bring together urban logistics projects to showcase innovative solutions.

The Geothermal Days will take place in Aarhus, Denmark, from September Tuesday 19th to Thursday 21st. The first day will consist of an international free workshop held in the Tuesday afternoon on Business and financing models for geothermal energy-su...

The International Annual Conference on energy poverty is taking place on 19-20 September 2023, in the vibrant city of Warsaw, Poland. Organised by the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH), Directorate-General for Energy (DG ENER) of the European Commis...

Join us on September 18th for our fifth webinar on sustainable mobility, this time exploring how to join sustainable mobility planning with your sustainable energy and climate planning.

Join us on September 18th for our fifth webinar on sustainable mobility, this time exploring how to join sustainable mobility planning with your sustainable energy and climate planning.

Learn more about EUROPA results and the impact of Local Authorities on the success of One-Stop-Shops for residential energy renovation.

As part of the LIFE INVASAQUA project, on September 7 a conference will be held in Brussels to address the relevance of transnational cooperation and stakeholder engagement in the field.

And their responses to the energy and climate crisis

Brașov, Romania – September 4, 2023 – The Green Cities Forum (GCF), the most important environmental core event in Romania, will be held in Brasov from September 4-10, 2023.

Brașov, Romania – September 4, 2023 – The Green Cities Forum (GCF), the most important environmental core event in Romania, will be held in Brasov from September 4-10, 2023.

The webinar will demonstrate how pre-commercial procurement (PCP) can support the development and implementation of Sustainable Climate Action Plans (SECAPS), particularly in assessing climate impacts and risks. The workings of PCP will be explained ...

The conference is organised in cooperation with the Covenant of Mayors – Europe and taking place at Hotel L’Embitu Conference Centre in Tallinn, Estonia.

The XVII European Congress of Ichthyology welcomes ichthyologists from Europe (and all around the world) to meet, discuss and enjoy scientific topics on fishes. The LIFE Programme will participate in the congress.