Looking beyond LIFE: new project on the future of EU environment and climate funding

Milieu is pleased to launch a new project for the European Committee of the Regions exploring the future of the EU LIFE programme for environment and climate action.

As the European Commission’s proposal for the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework would integrate LIFE funding into other EU instruments, the study will assess what has worked well under the LIFE programme to date, identify remaining gaps, and analyse the potential implications for local and regional authorities’ environment, energy and climate transitions.

Using a strategic foresight approach, the project will identify what new tools may be needed and develop forward-looking recommendations to strengthen the next generation of EU funding instruments supporting local and regional action on climate and the environment.

Milieu looks forward to working on this project and contributing to the discussion on the future of EU environment and climate funding.