The European Commission announced that it will provide some opportunities. 50 million euros 31 Spanish initiatives It was selected among 171 new LIFE environmental and climate action projects that the Community Management will finance with 396 million Euros.
“As we continue to confront the crises of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss, the LIFE program is living proof of our determination to move from ambition to action and make a real difference for EU citizens,” said European Environment Commissioner, Virginijus Sinkevicius, in a statement.
These are contributing projects. Developing “biodiversity, nature restoration and circular economy”Community Management said it helps “achieve far-reaching goals” while contributing to the transition to clean energies and climate neutrality by 2050.
The selected projects fall into four categories: nature and biodiversity, circular economy and quality of life, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the transition to clean energy.
In the case of Spain, the European Commission will finance projects worth around 50 million euros. Preventing and mitigating conflicts between humans and bears in the Cantabrian mountain ranges (Human Bear Coex) or develop a method for early detection Toxic algae-forming cyanobacteria proliferate (Cyanobloom).
Community Management also agreed to fund the initiatives. Reducing textile waste in the production of personal protective equipment (Cirtechtex), Reduce water consumption in the ceramic industry (Rewaincer) or adaptation of coastal areas to climate change Pilot project in the town of Quintanilla (Gran Canaria) (COSTAdapta).
Brussels will also cover part of the project budget making the wine industry more sustainable (Climawin) or to benefit from the advantages Hydraulic energy from extreme pressures of the supply network in Valencia (Turbines) is among a total of 31 initiatives, some of which also include collaborations with organizations in other Member States.
“Climate and nature are closely linked. Our soils, oceans and forests are our biggest carbon sinks, and healthy nature can keep us cool on a warming planet,” said Wopke Hoekstra, European Commissioner for Climate Action.
The EU LIFE program has co-financed more than 6,000 projects since 1992 and has a budget allocation of €5.4 billion for 2021-2027, almost 60% more than in the previous seven-year period.