Here you will find a series of inspiring environmental success stories - from protecting and restoring nature, to reducing waste and pollution, and acting on the climate crisis.
With the help of EU funding, these projects are helping to implement the European Green Deal on the ground. They contribute to the shift towards a circular, energy efficient, climate-neutral Europe and help protect and improve the quality of the environment.
The European Union funds projects that protect and restore the environment, across Europe and beyond. The LIFE programme, for example, is the EU's funding instrument entirely dedicated to environmental, climate and energy objectives. It has already written thousands of success stories since 1992.
Discover a variety of these successful projects below.
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Join the excitement as Hamelin, the European leader in school and office supplies, proudly participates in the 2024 Olympic Games. Hamelin introduces a unique line of eco-friendly products that celebrate the Olympic spirit. Experience the games with a touch of green!
The Austrian Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions, and Water Management has been a leader in water conservation and education for two decades, driven by two impactful initiatives: the Gen Blue platform launched in 2004, the Wasseraktiv platform established in 2009.
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The Danube River is Europe's lifeline, flowing through the territory of 19 countries—14 of which, together with the European Union, are ICPDR Contracting Parties—and supporting a rich tapestry of life, culture, and history.
Discover the ALIANAz success story and read about their commitments to sustainable beauty.
Verdon is a traditional folk song from France, sung as a nursery rhyme and at Christmas
In Spain, a LIFE project is slowing the flow of the river Ebro to protect the 62 towns bordering its waters.
Discover the Derrycourt success story on how the EU Ecolabel brightens the Irish cleaning company’s image.
Discover Cosmopak's success story and learn about how luxury EU Ecolabel cosmetics inspire greener hotels.
The Dutch Dune Revival project restored nearly 190 hectares of white dune, grey dune and dune slack habitats.