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Oportunitats dins el Programa LIFE per a empreses i institucions públiques
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1. There is higher demand from countries than what is currently planned in the document of activities.
2. Countries expressed interest in certain priority areas and activities to focus on.
3. Some areas and activities may need to be launched later if demand exceeds current targets.
4. It is important to identify the types of outputs and results that are most needed by the countries.
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This document discusses water innovation opportunities under the Horizon 2020 research and innovation program. It notes that water is a major component of EU environmental research programs and a key sector for economic growth and innovation. Horizon 2020 aims to boost the competitiveness of the European water sector through supporting activities across the innovation cycle from research to market uptake. One of its focus areas is on water innovation, with the goal of reinforcing Europe's water innovation capacity and positioning the EU as a global leader in water technologies and solutions. The document outlines some of the EU policy drivers and areas of focus for water research under Horizon 2020, including integrated approaches to water and climate change and strengthening international cooperation.
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The document discusses EU research and innovation activities within the Horizon 2020 and LIFE programs managed by the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME). It provides an overview of the programs, including funding amounts and relevant topics in areas like the circular economy and nutrient recovery. Examples of funded projects are also described. Looking ahead, it announces upcoming calls for proposals and opportunities to get involved as an independent expert.
NGOs engaging in the field of Green Public Procurement (GPP)Giuliana Longworth
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2. A new actor in LIFE:
Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized
Enterprises
One of 6 Executive Agencies of the EU
Responsible for managing programmes for the European
Commission since 2005 coupled with policy feedback and
communication of results to the "parent" DGs
Programmes managed: LIFE 2014-2017, CIP Eco-innovation,
Intelligent Energy Europe, COSME), Horizon 2020 Energy,
Environment and Resources and SME instrument, European
Maritime and Fisheries Fund
3. Why LIFE?
LIFE is a catalyst: it provides a platform for the development and
exchange of best practices and knowledge thereby improving,
catalysing and accelerating changes;
LIFE is the ideal instrument to show to regional and national
authorities the benefits of investing in the environment sector and
incentivising them to develop strategic frameworks for spending.
LIFE has been successfully tested since 1992: positive feed-back
and final evaluation
4. LIFE – Then and Now
LIFE 1992-2013: more than 3100 projects in the fields of
nature & biodiversity
other environmental sectors and governance
environmental information
LIFE 2014 to 2020, two sub-programmes for:
environment
climate action
5. LIFE 2014-2020 - Legal Framework
The LIFE Regulation (EU Regulation 1293/2013 of
20/12/2013)
The LIFE Multiannual Work Programme 2014-2017
(Commission Decision of 19/03/2014)
The Action/Operating grant agreements of beneficiaries with
the Contracting Authority (including General Conditions) or
agreements of recipients with banks
6. LIFE 2014-2020 – Objectives
contributing towards a resource-efficient, low-carbon and
climate-resilient economy; protecting and improving the
environment; maintaining and improving biodiversity,
ecosystems and, in particular, the Natura 2000 network
improving the development, implementation and enforcement of
Union environmental and climate policy and legislation
integrating and mainstreaming of environmental and climate
objectives into other Union policies
improving environmental and climate governance
Implementing the 7th Environment Action Programme
7. LIFE 2014-2020 – Priority Areas
Environment sub-programme
Environment & Resource Efficiency (ENV)
Nature & Biodiversity (NAT, BIO)
Environmental Governance & Information (GIE)
Climate Action sub-programme
Climate Change Mitigation (CMM)
Climate Change Adaptation (CCA)
Climate Change Governance & Information (GIC)
8. LIFE 2014-2020 - Structure
LIFE Programme
€3,456.7 (2014-2020)
Sub-programme for
Climate Action
€864.2
(25% of LIFE
budget)
Climate Change
Mitigation
Climate Change
Adaptation
Information &
Governance
Sub-programme for
Environment
€2,592.5
(75% of LIFE
budget)
Nature &
Biodiversity
Environment &
Resource Efficiency
Information &
Governance
€1,155 min
(55% of ENV
Sub-progrm)
9. LIFE 2014-2020 - Budget
Total budget of €3.5 billion
For projects funded by action grants and financial instruments:
€2.8 billion (81% of total)
Sub-programme for environment €2.1 billion for projects
Sub-programme for climate action €0.69 billion for projects
Operating grants to environmental and climate NGOs
€63 million
10. LIFE 2015 - Budget
Traditional projects:
Environment sub-programme ~ € 184 million
Climate action sub-programme ~ € 42 million
Integrated projects:
Environment sub-programme ~ € 68 million
Climate action sub-programme ~ € 14 million
11. LIFE 2014-2020 – Geographical
Coverage
Principle: Applicable where the Treaty on European
Union applies
Participation:
• Certain Third Countries may participate on the basis of
and in line with the conditions of a cooperation
agreement
• Cooperation with International Organisations is
possible when necessary to reach LIFE objectives
12. Activities outside of the EU
May be included if:
• Necessary to achieve Union environmental or climate
objectives
• Necessary to ensure the effectiveness of
interventions carried out in the Member States’
territories to which the Treaties apply
• The Coordinating Beneficiary is established in the EU
13. LIFE - General features
• Applicants - SME, NGO, public administrations
active in the field of environment and climate
protection
• Emphasis on replicability/transferability, long-
term sustainability, and an EU added value of the
project results
• Not focussed on research ( H2020)
• No large infrastructure; not focussed on rural or
regional development ( agricultural, structural
funds)
• Support and monitoring: From Contracting
Authority (EASME or Commission) and external
monitoring team
14. LIFE
Funding types: Action grants, Operating
grants, Innovative financial instruments =>
NCFF, PF4EE
Projects Types: traditional, integrated,
technical assistance, capacity building,
preparatory projects
Project topics: for traditional projects under the
sub-programme for environment
15. LIFE
Funding rate: in general 60% of eligible cost in
the first 4 years; 100% for capacity building
Actors: EASME for grants except environmental
integrated projects and technical assistance under
environment sub-programme, and preparatory
projects; EIB/intermediary banks for financial
instruments; intervention NCP only if desired
National Allocations: Only for environment sub-
programme, only until 2017
16. Tools: The "traditional" projects
For whom?
• Mainly SME, NGO, public administrations active in the field of
environment and climate protection
For what?
• Pursuit of general and specific objectives of the 6 priority areas.
• Sub-programme for environment: additional focus on thematic
priorities and on project topics (LIFE multiannual work-
programme for 2014-2017)
Average size?
• 1 to 5 beneficiaries; EU contribution: €500,000 to €1.5 million
Co-funding rate?
• 60%; NAT: for priority habitat/species: 75%
17. Important features
Stronger emphasis on:
Long term sustainability of the project
Replicability and transferability
EU added value
New requirement – Impact indicators*
* Introduced in the call for proposal for LIFE Climate Action (2014)
18. Long Term Sustainability
Sustainability of project results should be built in the
proposal
Potential to use project results beyond the project life
time
Particularly important for award criterion 1 Technical
coherence and quality
19. Replicability and Transferability
Go beyond dissemination of project results and
sharing of knowledge
Include activities and approaches integrated in
project actions which aim to facilitate the
replication and/or transfer of the project results
beyond the project, including in other sectors,
regions or countries
20. EU Added Value
Each project should demonstrate EU Added
Value in terms of:
Objectives
Replicability/Transferability and
Transnational scope
21. Impact Indicators
LIFE Programme 2014-2020 puts an emphasis
on impact/output indicators – to measure
impact of each individual project
Each project has to report on key indicators
during and after the project end
Social and economic indicators mandatory for
ALL projects!
22. What's new in Call 2015 1/2
Table on impact/output indicators across all
priorities (ENV/NAT/CLIMA)
Environmental benefits in Life Cycle
Perspective/impact on the conservation status
of habitats and species (AW3)
Substantial activities to support replication and
transferability must be included in work plan
23. What's new in Call 2015 2/2
Simplification of Application forms (indicators of progress,
specific constraints , expected results and deliverables)
Improve consistency of evaluation guidelines
ENV sub-programme: 2 project topics
NAT proposals will have to include excel table
with Concrete Conservation Actions and relative
budget => verification of the 25% rule
24. Tools: Integrated projects (IPs)
For whom?
• Mainly public administrations and other entities active in the field of
environment and climate protection and capable of coordinating,
besides the IP, complementary actions co-funded by additional
private, public (preferably EU) funds.
For what?
• Implementing Union environmental and climate plans and strategies
(LIFE MAWP for 2014-2017); big scale; complementary actions with
additional co-funding; involvement of stakeholders
Average size?
• 2 to 10 beneficiaries; EU contribution: €10 to 15 million; about 3 IPs
per Member State.
Co-funding rate?
• 60%
25. Tools: Technical Assistance Project (TAs)
For whom?
• For those who would like to submit an IP, but need assistance in
finalising the application
For what?
• Support in drafting the IP application; can be applied for a year
before the intended IP or in the same year
Average size?
• Maximum 1% of the allocation for IP's => maximum €100,000
Co-funding rate?
• 60%
26. Tools: Financial Instruments (FIs)
For whom?
Mainly for SMEs active in the field of environment and climate
protection (NCFF), SME's, households, public administrations
wishing to improve their energy efficiency (PF4EE)
For what?
Credits/bank guarantees/ … for environment or climate projects
(LIFE MAWP for 2014-2017)
Average size
1 recipient; EU contribution: €5 to 10 million (NCFF)
27. LIFE Call 2015 Indicative planning
Traditional projects
Call published
1 June 2015
Submission
Sept/Oct
2015
Revision Oct
2015-May
2016
Call published
June 2015
Submission
concept
note Oct.
2015
Submission
full proposal
Apr. 2016
Integrated projects
Grants signed
Sept 2016
Reserve list
grants signed
May/June
2016
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28. Thank you for your attention!
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