| Description | This article provides an overview of the EU LIFE Programme as a key funding instrument for practical climate and environmental action in the 2021–2027 programming period. It highlights LIFE’s focus on action-oriented, replicable projects that support climate change mitigation and adaptation, environmental quality improvement, and biodiversity protection. The article outlines the programme’s budget, sub-programme structure, and main project types, with particular attention to the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation and Clean Energy Transition sub-programmes. It also explains typical co-financing rates, eligible applicants, and practical considerations for successful participation. Overall, the article positions LIFE as a strategically important tool for organisations seeking to translate climate and environmental policy objectives into concrete, on-the-ground results across Europe. |