Commission to open negotiations for Ukraine's participation in LIFE programme for climate and environment

The Commission is starting negotiations with Ukraine to offer the country the possibility to join the LIFE programme for climate and environment. The LIFE programme aims notably to contribute to the shift towards a sustainable economy, to protect the environment, to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. The next LIFE calls will be open in May. Ukrainian applicants will already be able to present proposals. In order for a project to be eligible, Ukraine will need to ratify the association agreement before the signature of the relevant grants.