The EC LIFE Unit Reorganised

Following an internal reorganisation, as from 1 October 2009 there are now two LIFE units responsible for the LIFE programme in DG Environment.

The first is called LIFE Nature (DG ENV E3), with Mr. Angelo Salsi as Head of Unit and Mr. Joaquim Capitão as Deputy. This unit is responsible for managing LIFE Nature and LIFE+ Nature & Biodiversity projects, as well as those LIFE+ Information & Communication projects that deal with nature conservation, biodiversity and Natura 2000.

The second is called LIFE Environment and Eco-Innovation (DG ENV E4), with Mr. Hervé Martin as Head of Unit (his Deputy will shortly be appointed). This unit is responsible for managing LIFE Environment and LIFE+ Environment Policy & Governance projects, as well as those LIFE+ Information & Communication projects not dealing with nature conservation. The unit will also deal with the Environmental Technologies Action Plan (ETAP), the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) and the Environmental NGO funding programme.

Both units will collaborate closely to continue the efficient management of the LIFE programme and common issues such as the selection of new projects and communication.

Ongoing LIFE projects will not be affected in any way, except that the technical desk officer in the Commission following some projects may change. Projects will be given more detailed information as necessary in the near future.

LIFE goes on!