The LIFE program is the only financial instrument of the European Union dedicated exclusively to the environment.
Its overall objective for the period 2004-2020 is to contribute towards sustainable development and the achievement of the objectives and goals of the European Strategy 2020 and of the relevant strategies and plans of the Union regarding the environment and climate.
The Environment and Climate Action subprogram (LIFE) for the period 2014-2020 is based on providing solutions and best practices to achieve environmental and climate objectives in relation to changes in development and policy, and by promoting innovative technologies in the field of the environment and climate change.