Improving quantity and quality of new project applications for LIFE funding in Finland

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This project aims to enhance the quality and quantity of new project applications for LIFE funding in Finland, addressing two overarching goals: Purpose 1: LIFE Works Well Bottom-Up By improving the volume and success of Finnish LIFE standard project proposals, the project results to increased impact and better outcomes. This is achieved through two main objectives: 1.1 Increasing the quality and quantity of standard project applicants by conducting targeted communication campaigns, organizing tailor-made workshops, and fostering participation from underrepresented applicant groups. 1.2 Enhancing the understanding of policy uptake of LIFE project results through a gap analysis and assessment of current practices. Purpose 2: LIFE Works Well Top-Down To establish a robust strategic direction, the project focuses on creating a comprehensive national roadmap for LIFE strategic projects. This goal includes: 2.1 Generating new strategic project ideas and motivating relevant actors through brainstorming sessions and a collective process to prioritize the most impactful projects. 2.2 Building commitment among stakeholders to secure financing and initiate the implementation of the roadmap for strategic projects. The project will implement a series of concrete actions to achieve these goals, including targeted communication campaigns, tailored workshops to strengthen proposal quality, and engagement with underrepresented applicant groups. Furthermore, discussions, brainstorming, and strategic decision-making processes with key stakeholders will ensure a well-defined and actionable roadmap for LIFE strategic projects in Finland. By addressing both bottom-up and top-down needs, this project contributes to the overarching mission of enhancing Finland's participation and success in the LIFE Programme, ensuring greater environmental and climate action impact on both national and local levels.