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* Calls for proposals 2005-2006 – LIFE Natura and LIFE Environment
Description: PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES:
The general objective of LIFE is to contribute to the implementation, updating and development of Community environment policy and of environmental legislation, in particular regarding the integration of the environment into other policies, and to sustainable development in the Community.

The following calls are covered by this announcement:

1. LIFE-NATURE PROJECTS

OBJECTIVE: projects aiming at the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora of Community and (for candidate countries only) international interest.

DEADLINE:
- All projects concerning the above objective and covering not less than 80 % of the 2006 budget for LIFE-Nature shall be submitted to the national competent authorities at the latest by 30 September 2005.
- Projects will then be submitted (two paper copies) by the national authorities to the Commission at the latest by 31 October 2005.
- Member States and candidate countries associated to LIFE may change the national submission deadline and the total number of copies required. It will be up to them to inform the public consequently.

An additional call for proposals, covering up to 20 % of the 2006 budget for LIFE Nature, will be launched in autumn 2005, to support the preparation of, at least, long-term national plans for the period 2007-2013, aimed at achieving a favourable conservation status for the habitats and/or species targeted by the EU 'birds' and 'habitats' directives. This call will be aimed at Member States' national authorities in charge of implementing Natura 2000. The proposed deadline for submitting proposals is 31 December 2005.

2. (a) LIFE-ENVIRONMENT DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS

OBJECTIVE: demonstration projects which contribute to the development of innovative and integrated techniques and methods, and to the further development of Community environment policy, and which:
- integrate environmental and sustainable development considerations into land-use development and planning, particularly in urban and coastal areas, or
- promote the sustainable management of ground and surface water, or
- minimise the environmental impact of economic activities, notably through the development of clean technologies and by placing the emphasis on prevention, including the reduction of emission of greenhouse gases, or
- promote the prevention, reuse, recovery and recycling of waste of all kinds and ensure the sound management of waste flows, or
- reduce the environmental impact of products through an integrated approach to production, distribution and consumption, and handling at the end of their life-time, including the development of environmentally-friendly products.

DEADLINE:
- All projects shall be submitted to the national competent authorities at the latest by 30 September 2005.
- Projects will then be submitted (two paper copies) by the national authorities to the Commission at the latest by 30 November 2005.
- Member States and candidate countries associated to LIFE may change the national submission deadline and the total number of copies required. It will be up to them to inform the public.

2. (b) LIFE ENVIRONMENT PREPARATORY PROJECTS
OBJECTIVE: Projects which are preparatory to the development of new Community environmental actions and instruments, and/or to the updating of environmental legislation and policies.

DEADLINE:
Proposals should be sent directly to the Commission by 30 November 2005.

More detailed instructions are contained in the application file for each LIFE sector:
http://www.europa.eu.int/comm/environment/life/home.htm

WHO CAN APPLY:
LIFE-Nature is open to any legal person established in the European Union and candidate countries associated to LIFE (only Romania in 2006).

FINANCING CONDITIONS:
Standard Community financial support is a maximum rate of 50% of the eligible cost.

Exceptionally, this rate can be increased to a maximum of 75% (for more detailed information, please consult the Guidelines).

WHERE TO APPLY:
Each project must be submitted to:

1. The National Competent Authorities (for a complete list of all national authorities please refer to)
http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/life/contact/index.htm

2. The Commission Services (the Directorate General Environment)

Postal address:
EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
DG ENV.D.1, BU-9 02/1,
B-1049 BRUSSELS

• Fax (+32-2) 296 95.56
• E-mail address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
• INTERNET : http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/life/home.htm

Delivery by hand is possible at the following address only:

European Commission
Rue de Gen&egrave;ve, 1
B – 1140 Brussels


USEFUL DOCUMENTS:
The application file that includes detailed explanations in regard to eligibility and procedures, as well as the required application forms can be obtained from the Commission's web-site on the following address:
http://www.europa.eu.int/comm/environment/life/funding/index.htm
Open Date: June 26th, 2005
Close Date: September 30th, 2005
Tender Dossier: Calls for proposals 2005-2006 – LIFE Natura and LIFE Environment

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