Today, Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, Jessika Roswall, and Montenegro’s Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Northern Region Development, Damjan Ćulafić, signed the agreement on Montenegro’s association to the LIFE Programme for environment and climate action.
This important milestone represents a significant advancement in Montenegro’s commitment to addressing environmental challenges and fostering sustainable development.
With this association, Montenegrin organisations are now eligible to submit proposals under the LIFE Programme’s calls for projects. This access to EU funding will support initiatives targeting critical areas such as pollution reduction, improved waste management, and enhanced energy efficiency.
As the EU’s flagship funding instrument for the environment and climate action, the LIFE Programme will offer Montenegro valuable support to strengthen its environmental and climate-related policies and practices. Through this collaboration, Montenegro will be able to develop and showcase eco-innovative technologies and methods, promote the adoption of best practices and behavioural change, and reinforce the implementation and enforcement of environmental and climate legislation aligned with EU standards.
Montenegro joins the list of non-EU countries participating in the LIFE Programme, including North Macedonia, Ukraine, Moldova, and Iceland. This association reflects the LIFE Programme’s expanding international dimension and its role as a vital platform for cross-border cooperation in tackling global environmental and climate challenges.
LIFE 2025 Call for proposals
The LIFE Programme call for proposals is now open. For further information, please visit the LIFE Programme – Calls for proposals.
