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LIFE
EU Financial Instrument for the Environment
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Please note that telephone/fax numbers for Environmental Protection staff with current numbers of the form 020 7944 xxxx will change from 29 September. New numbers will be prefixed with the code 020 7082 followed by a (changed) four digit extension number.

From that date, please contact the Defra switchboard on 020 7238 6000 if you don't know the new number of the person you are trying to contact. We will update individual contact numbers on these web pages as soon as possible.

The EU-LIFE regulation provides financial support for projects that contribute to the development, updating and implementation of Community Environmental policy. Projects are supported in three areas, Environment, Nature and Third Countries.

This site will be updated regularly to keep you informed about developments - the latest news is available via the Updates page. In due course the site will include further information about projects from the UK that have been successful.

Role of Defra

Defra are the UK National Authority for LIFE. Projects are selected by the Commission on a Europe wide basis, to be considered all UK projects MUST first be submitted to Defra.

How can Defra help?

  • Advice on eligibility
  • Assistance with project development
  • Co-ordination of UK applications

For more information contact life.env@defra.gsi.gov.uk

Further information is available via the following links:

  • Further information about the programme, the status and results of ongoing and concluded projects, how to apply for LIFE funding and copies of application documentation etc, is available via the European Commission’s own website at http://europa.eu.int/comm/life/home.htm

  • To learn more about Defra's aims and objectives overall, you might like to look at "Working for the essentials of life".

 
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