ECOLOGY

Ecology and sustainable development are central areas for securing the future of humanity – areas which should by no means be treated as a political football. It is to the credit of the green movement within and outside parliaments that ecology has become one of the main arenas of politics. There is hardly another subject which, within the last 30 years, has been thus transformed from the concern of a few scientists, activists into a topic of world conferences.

Slovak climate law – a long journey to an uncertain end

Komentár

In Slovakia, the bill on climate protection is currently being discussed in the parliament. The bill is set to include umbrella clauses to help the country stay true to international commitments made, ensure a comprehensive approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and at the same time break down barriers that slow down practical climate protection actions.

By Lucia Szabová

Why renewable energy is a guarantee of security for Ukraine during and after the war

Interview

How to plan for recovery in the acute stage of war and will Ukraine be able to switch to 100% renewable energy sources after the end of hostilities? What can Ukraine and the European Union do to help?

By Alyona Vyshnytska

Daniel Křetínský’s EPH is harmful for the climate, threatening Europe’s and the world’s future

Komentář

Energy and industry group EPH is currently one of Europe’s main threats for the future of climate and democracy across the continent. The company, owned by Czech oligarch Daniel Křetínský, ranks among Europe’s top emitters of greenhouse gases and has big plans for fossil fuel infrastructure expansion.

By Radek Kubala

The Czech (non-)transformation 2022: Public opinion survey on low-carbon economy transformation

Research

The sociological institute STEM and the communication centre Institut 2050, with the support of Heinrich Böll Stiftung Prague, have carried out a unique survey called “The Czech (non-) transformation 2022” looking at public sentiment towards various climate protection measures aimed at decarbonising the economy.

By Sociologický ústav STEM a výzkumné a komunikační centrum Institut 2050

CBD COP15: Biodiversity’s ‘Paris’ or ‘Copenhagen’?

Commentary

With the future of biodiversity on the line, UN member states meeting in Montreal this December must set a framework for a new conservation paradigm.

By Simone Lovera

COP27: Don’t greenwash Egypt

The Egyptian military dictatorship hosting this year's COP poses a political challenge for all participants. But upon close inspection, reference points for demanding human rights emerge.

By Johannes Gunesch

Climate pragmatism or Faustian bargain? What the new US climate law does—and where it fails

Analysis

The Inflation Reduction Act is seen as an expression of climate pragmatism by some and a Faustian bargain with the fossil fuel industry by others. What exactly is it?

By Liane Schalatek

Energy & Climate

10 Things You Need To Know About Hydrogen

Listicle

The EU and Germany aim to be climate neutral by 2050 and 2045, respectively. The commitment to climate neutrality means that zero-emission alternatives will replace emissions-intensive processes and products. One energy alternative is climate-friendly hydrogen. However, hydrogen is not an all-purpose miracle that solves everything at once.

Representatives of civil society organisations from all over Hungary demonstrating against priority investments on 5 November 2021

Growing protests against priority investments in Hungary

Commentary

The Hungarian Government has classified more than 3000 investments as priority projects, which means that for these projects, both public participation and control by experts who are independent are practically non-existent.

By András Lukács

Global day of action, COP26 Coalition March, 06.11.2021 in Glasgow.

False solutions prevail over real ambition at COP26

Analysis

COP26 in Glasgow started with a plethora of declarations. But in the end it failed to deliver on the real and immediate action needed to avoid climate catastrophe, and to address the demand for justice and equity for those most impacted by climate harms.

By Erika Lennon, Nikki Reisch and Sebastien Duyck

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Green Transition

Student protests helped to set Prague’s Climate Ambitions in motion

It happened quickly and quietly. Within two minutes, Prague City Assembly members managed last September to discuss and approve a local obligation to reduce CO2 emissions by 40 % by 2030. Of the 58 assembly members present, 40 voted in favor and nobody was against.

By Petra Kolínská

The Future of Sustainable Urban Mobility (conference)

The Prague Office of the Heinrich Böll Foundation, together with its partners IPR (Prague Institute of Planning and Development) and CDE (Centre for Transport and Energy), kindly invite you to the conference “The Future of Sustainable Urban Mobility”, which will take place on 19 September 2019 in the Centre for Architecture and Metropolitan Planning (CAMP). The capacity is limited; please register till 17 September using the form in the article.

By Klára Schovánková

The Meaty Side of Climate Change

"Carbon majors," like big oil and gas companies, have long been the focus of efforts to curb climate change and stem rising temperatures. And yet, while energy giants like Exxon and Shell have drawn fire for their roles in warming the planet, the corporate meat and dairy industries have largely avoided scrutiny.

By Shefali Sharma

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Publications

HÚSATLASZ

Kiadvány

Ez az atlasz mindazokat hivatott támogatni, akik a klímaigazságosságra és az élelmiszer-önrendelkezésre törekszenek, és akik meg akarják védeni a természetet. A kiadvány új adatokat és tényeket tár fel, és kapcsolatot teremt a különböző kulcsfontosságú kérdések között, így döntő módon járul hozzá ahhoz a munkához, amelyet sokan végeznek az ipari hústermelésből eredő problémák megvilágítása érdekében.

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ROVARATLASZ

Kiadvány

Az ebben az atlaszban közölt alapvető tényekkel és adatokkal szeretnénk hozzájárulni a mezőgazdaság és a rovarok témájában kialakuló életteli párbeszédhez. Szándékunk, hogy megmutassuk, mekkora szükség van a mezőgazdaság és a rovarok túlélése érdekében ambiciózus szakpolitikai lépésekre, nemcsak az Európai Unió területén, hanem világszerte is.

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How to Design a City for Life

Comic book

Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Prague publishes a new comic book "How to Design a City for Life?", which presents 8 areas in which more efficient planning can increase the city’s resilience. The chapters provide basic insight into topics such as energy systems, urban gardening, water retention or green transit, and the comic book could be a useful tool for local council employees, schools or activists.

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