LIFE feature
Water scarcity and LIFE - developing good practice in reducing water usage
The October edition of LIFEnews is focused on the theme of LIFE and water scarcity. Insufficient water resources and droughts are a growing environmental, social and political concern in the European Union. A number of LIFE projects have demonstrated good practice in rationalising water use to relieve pressure on water resources. Read more >>
LIFE projects
Saving water with more efficient irrigation systems
The recently closed LIFE-Environment project 'Optimizagua' combined traditional methodologies and modern technologies to reduce water consumption through irrigation by up to 60%. Read more >>
Restoring important grassland habitats to protect biodiversity
The LIFE-Nature project 'Trockenrasen Saar' succeeded in restoring and conserving over 100 ha of dry grasslands on chalky soil habitats at 14 sites in Germany. The project led to a substantial increase in the populations of endangered species at the sites. Read more >>
Putting the environment at the heart of policy making in Lebanon
A LIFE-TCY project on 'Strategic environmental assessment and land use planning in Lebanon' promoted the integration of crucial environmental considerations into policies, programmes and plans at the national level in Lebanon. Read more >> |