ГРАНТИ ПРОГРАМИ ДІЙ ЩОДО НАВКОЛИШНЬОГО СЕРЕДОВИЩА ТА КЛІМАТУ ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКОЇ КОМІСІЇ «LIFE»

Abstract

The article presents one of the largest programs of the European Commission – the Environment and Climate Action Program of the European Commission "LIFE". Its advantages and destinations are demonstrated. It is emphasized that the main goals of the program are: to help make the transition to a more sustainable, cyclical, energy-efficient, renewable energy-based, climate-neutral and sustainable economy; protect, restore and improve our environment; stop and reverse the loss of diversity; stop the degradation of ecosystems by managing and strengthening the Natura 2000 network, thus contributing to sustainable development; encourage and support green ideas from both large and small companies, nongovernmental organizations, public authorities, citizen and academic groups, etc. The article analyzes the peculiarities of attracting financial instruments of the European Commission’s "LIFE" Environmental and Climate Action Program. representatives from Ukraine. The possibility of attracting grant resources by public or private legal entities in Ukraine in partnership with organizations from the countries of the European Union and associated in the Program has been demonstrated. Having analyzed all its directions, which are relevant for Ukraine, it can be concluded that some grant recipients have the opportunity to attract grant instruments of the European Commission for the implementation of environmental and climate projects and initiatives. If they are the most effective opportunities of the "LIFE" program in the period of its implementation until 2027, then this will not only contribute to the transition of the Ukrainian state to a sustainable, cyclical, energy-based, renewable energy sources, climate-neutral and sustainable economy, the introduction of ecological or climate-friendly strategies and action plans on a regional, multi-regional, national or transnational scale, but will also strengthen cooperation with strategic partners and strengthen international ties to protect, restore and improve the environment, as well as stop the loss of biodiversity.