While all three areas aim to improve the environment, each has its specific priorities. LIFE dates back to 1992. The first phase was completed in 1992-1995 and the second phase is now continuing. Before LIFE, a number of financial instruments provided support to actions in the field of environment. A brief history of the Community financing for nature conservation , environment and third countries projects is available in the following pages.
Further information is available on the LIFE-Environment homepage.
Nature- actions aiming at the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora of EU interest. Further information is available on the LIFE-Nature homepage. Third Countries- technical assistance in the establishment of environment administrative structures, nature conservation actions and demonstration actions to promote sustainable development. Further information is available on the LIFE-Third Countries homepage. Two other associated countries - Slovenia and Estonia are interested in participating from 1999.