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Water: LIFE programme publications
This section presents the water-related publications produced since the launch of the LIFE programme.
LIFE and Europe’s wetlands - restoring a vital ecosystem
2007 - 68 pages
Wetland ecosystems hold an important part of Europe’s biodiversity. They provide ideal conditions for a vast diversity of habitats and species, and are especially important for birds providing vital nesting and migratory flyway areas. Despite their importance, however, wetlands are disappearing at an alarming rate and are among Europe’s most threatened ecosystems. This brochure presents a selection of wetland projects that have received LIFE co-funding since 1992. The majority of case studies focus on the restoration and management of wetlands, while a number also target key wetland species.
Download: LIFE and Europe's wetlands
(~8.40 MB)
LIFE and Europe's rivers - protecting and improving our water resources
2007 - 52 pages
The examples featured in this brochure present an overview of how LIFE co-funded projects havehow LIFE co-funded projects have helped Member States meet the requirements of the EU’s Water Framework Directive. Projects have helped to implement it by testing, validating and demonstrating procedures and approaches that aid the management and sharing of information and the development of guidance on technical issues.
Download: LIFE and Europe's rivers
(~2.86 MB)
LIFE and the marine environment – promoting sustainable management of Europe’s seas
2006 - 64 pages
This beautifully-illustrated publication explores the contribution the LIFE programme has made to the conservation of Europe’s highly endangered marine species and habitats.
Download: LIFE and the marine environment
(~4.68 MB)
Water, an essential resource
2002 - 26 pages
The brochure was the first publication in the LIFE Focus series. It presents the framework for the European water policy and includes a selection of successful water projects funded by LIFE-Environment or LIFE-Nature on sustainable use of water resources throughout the European Union. Published in six languages.
Download: Water, an essential resource
(~900 KB)
For yet more examples of projects funded by the programme, visit the LIFE project database.