THE LIFE-PROGRAMME
The LIFE programme of the European Commission funds projects under two sub-programmes, the environment sub-programme (which aims mostly at nature conservation) and the Climate action sub-programme. The LIFEalps project is part of this second sub-programme as it aims at fighting climate change by supporting and advancing renewable energies.
The European Commission manages the LIFE programme through its services Directorate-General for Environment and Directorate-General for Climate Action, and its Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME).
WHAT IS AN IP- INTEGRATED PROJECT?
An Integrated project has, according to the official definition, the following characteristics: