LIFE+ is the European Union’s means to provide money for environmental projects. Covering the period 2007-2013, LIFE+ will provide some 1.7 billion for projects linked to nature conservation, environmental technology and the communication of environmental matters.
LIFE+ has three components:
- LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity,
- LIFE+ Environment Policy and Governance
- LIFE+ Information and Communication
Public and/or private bodies and institutions may receive financing through LIFE+. Only expenditure in the EU countries is eligible at present, although the future participation of certain other countries is possible.