The new multiannual work programme for the period
of 2018 – 2020 details how the LIFE programme will allocate resources among
areas of policy priority. In total, €1 243.81 million will be
earmarked for work on nature conservation and environmental protection, and a
further €413.25 million for climate action.
The LIFE Multi-Annual Work Programme (MAWP) 2018-2020 has
some marked changes from the previous MAWP. The LIFE’s budget for nature
conservation and biodiversity is set to increase by 10% for the period of
2018-2020. In parallel, the total number of project topics in the sub-programme
for Environment has come down from 87 to 42.
The introduction of a two-stage application process
has been implemented for the 2018 LIFE ‘Traditional project’ calls under the
Environment sub-programme. The two-stage application procedure initially
involves the submission of a Concept Note as the first step of the application
process. Upon feedback and approval of the Concept Note, the submission of the
full proposal of the project is then required.