Here you will find a series of inspiring environmental success stories - from protecting and restoring nature, to reducing waste and pollution, and acting on the climate crisis.
With the help of EU funding, these projects are helping to implement the European Green Deal on the ground. They contribute to the shift towards a circular, energy efficient, climate-neutral Europe and help protect and improve the quality of the environment.
The European Union funds projects that protect and restore the environment, across Europe and beyond. The LIFE programme, for example, is the EU's funding instrument entirely dedicated to environmental, climate and energy objectives. It has already written thousands of success stories since 1992.
Discover a variety of these successful projects below.
Restoring Nature to Enhance Water Management and Retention in Belgium-Netherlands Cross-Border Park.
The EU-funded LIFE CONNECTS project has taken actions towards free-flowing rivers by connecting people and rivers.
How the LIFE BEAVER project is promoting human - beaver coexistence, and inspiring others to follow suit.
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Did you know golden jackals are making a natural comeback in Austria? The Golden Jackal Project is rallying citizens, hunters, and scientists to track this secretive species. From bioacoustic monitoring to wildlife detection dogs, discover how Austria is mapping their golden jackals!
Here we explore the theme of EU Green Week 2024, looking at how technological innovation combined with effective legislation and policy implantation can help create a #WaterWiseEU.
Austria’s Water Treasure” offers an extensive, up-to- date overview of data crucial for the quantitative management of groundwater resources across the entire country of Austria.
MAR2PROTECT’s LivingLabs foster collaborative innovation to protect groundwater, engaging stakeholders in co-creating sustainable water security solutions.
How to ensure water security in the Baltic Sea Region through sustainable and resilient water management?
Coastal communities rely heavily on groundwater for freshwater supplies.
AQUA+® is a voluntary scheme to rate water use efficiency in buildings, based on infrastructural evaluation.
Extending the life of hotel goods to conserve water and support sustainability
Using source separation to recover and reuse energy, nutrients and water.
Aqua Dialogues in Egypt educate young people onpressing water challenges and climate issues.