Projects on Legislative and Policy Priorities (PLP) for the green transition in Urban spaces

The main goal of this opportunity is to support the green transition in cities by encouraging integrated and cross-sectoral solutions. It focuses on helping urban local authorities develop strategies that address environmental, climate, and energy challenges together. Key areas include promoting circular economy, reducing pollution, protecting nature and biodiversity, advancing clean energy, and taking climate action. The aim is to maximize benefits across these sectors and help implement environmental, climate, and energy policies in urban spaces. Geographic coverage is not specified.

• Projects must address the green transition in urban areas.
• They should use cross-sectoral and integrated approaches.
• Proposals must follow the specified page limits and layout in the Application Form.
• Projects must comply with eligibility and operational capacity conditions outlined in the call document.
• Applicants must be from eligible countries as defined in the call document.

Examples:

• A city developing a plan to reduce pollution and increase green spaces while promoting renewable energy.
• An urban initiative that combines waste reduction, biodiversity protection, and energy efficiency measures.
• A partnership between local authorities and businesses to implement circular economy practices in city neighborhoods.

• Personnel costs
• Subcontracting
• Travel and subsistence
• Equipment (depreciation or rental)
• Consumables and materials
• Dissemination and communication
• Access to research infrastructure
• IPR and certification
• Audit costs
• Indirect costs (25% flat rate)
• Internally invoiced services

• Budget for this Call: 8,000,000€

• Applicants: Legal entities (public or private bodies), including local authorities or consortiums led by local authorities, established in EU Member States (including Overseas Territories), EEA countries, or other states associated with the LIFE programme.

• Consortium requirement: Must include at least three independent beneficiaries from three different eligible countries. The coordinator beneficiary must be a local authority or a grouping of local authorities.