Here you will find a series of inspiring environmental success stories - from protecting and restoring nature, to reducing waste and pollution, and acting on the climate crisis.
With the help of EU funding, these projects are helping to implement the European Green Deal on the ground. They contribute to the shift towards a circular, energy efficient, climate-neutral Europe and help protect and improve the quality of the environment.
The European Union funds projects that protect and restore the environment, across Europe and beyond. The LIFE programme, for example, is the EU's funding instrument entirely dedicated to environmental, climate and energy objectives. It has already written thousands of success stories since 1992.
Discover a variety of these successful projects below.
Led by Social Enterprise Ghana and partners, the ACTIVATE Project aims to empower up to 25,000 young people by 2028 through innovative agricultural training.
Avoiding pesticides and boosting biodiversity in urban ecosystems.
The Sow, Grow, Unite Community Garden is a shared outdoor space where students, parents, hospital staff, and elderly residents work side-by-side.
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RSSLed by Social Enterprise Ghana and partners, the ACTIVATE Project aims to empower up to 25,000 young people by 2028 through innovative agricultural training.
Avoiding pesticides and boosting biodiversity in urban ecosystems.
The Sow, Grow, Unite Community Garden is a shared outdoor space where students, parents, hospital staff, and elderly residents work side-by-side.
The 360.come project in Guimarães inspires sustainable behavioural change in students through hands-on soil science, local food advocacy, and a proven 10% reduction in school food waste.
CHECK is turning travel into conservation and helping to build green skills throughout the Latin American country.
A local group is helping farmers fight back against climate change using nature to protect the soil.
Experience Ambientalia is a project that connects the young people living near these lakes, helping them work together to protect the water and birds they share.
Launched in 2021, the Amazonia Indigenous Women’s Fellowship (AIWF) program is providing vital funding and training to lead environmental projects rooted in traditional knowledge.
Happy Toppy is a new initiative helping children discover the hidden world beneath their feet and understand why it matters.
Star Campers uses the beauty of the night sky to teach environmental responsibility and provide a sustainable income for remote rural communities.