Biodiversity, or the variety of all living things on our planet, has been declining at an alarming rate in recent years, mainly due to human activities, such as changes in land use, pollution, and climate change. Biodiversity Biodiversity is traditionally defined as the variety of life in all its forms. It includes the number of […]
LIFE: Nature and biodiversity
This call for proposals addresses the priority area “environment and resource efficiency” of the environment sub-programme. Please follow the instructions in the application package. For general information on who can apply and how to apply, please see the respective sections. Who can apply Anyone registered in the EU can make a proposal for LIFE traditional, integrated, preparatory, and technical […]
Biodiversity loss tops concerns among Europeans
According to a new survey, Europeans are increasingly concerned about the state of the natural world. In an overwhelming consensus, 96 % of the more than 27.000 interviewed citizens said that we have a responsibility to protect nature and that this is also essential for tackling climate change. The Eurobarometer survey reveals awareness is generally […]
Pushing the boundaries of transnational biodiversity research
Biodiversity – the variability of life on Earth – is of paramount importance for ecosystems and human well-being. Biodiversity loss and change thus pose major scientific and societal challenges. Addressing biodiversity challenges and providing scientific support requires coordinated interdisciplinary research at national regional and international levels. BiodivERsA an EU network of national and local ministries […]