Provider: IP Prahy
Keywords: green infrastructure
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An assessment of the connectivity of designated green infrastructure within the City of Prague
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Number of projects found: 320
Guiding restoration by improving ecosystem models
Provider: HORIZON EUROPE
Coordinating recipient: LUONNONVARAKESKUS
Keywords: Habitat and species restoration and rehabilitation
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Ecosystem restoration is a key pillar of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and the Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR). Yet, its implementation is constrained by fragmented actions, limited monitoring capacity, and the lack of integrated modelling tools to evaluate restoration outcomes across scales. Harmonised approaches are needed to assess biodiversity and ecosystem service gains from restoration activities, and to predict their long-term effects under changing climate and land-use conditions. These gaps limit Europe’s ability to align restoration planning with biodiversity targets, climate mitigation and adaptation goals, and land degradation neutrality. RestMod will deliver an integrated framework to support the monitoring, modelling, and assessment of ecosystem restoration in forests, wetlands, and grasslands across Europe. To achieve this, we will: 1) co-create restoration pathways, 2) couple leading ecosystem process and biodiversity models (e.g., LPJ-GUESS, G4M, HMSC), 3) simulate restoration scenarios and trajectories towards 2030 and 2050 targets, and 4) generate actionable outputs for practitioners, landowners, and policymakers.
Coordinating recipient: LUONNONVARAKESKUS
Keywords: Habitat and species restoration and rehabilitation
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Ecosystem restoration is a key pillar of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and the Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR). Yet, its implementation is constrained by fragmented actions, limited monitoring capacity, and the lack of integrated modelling tools to evaluate restoration outcomes across scales. Harmonised approaches are needed to assess biodiversity and ecosystem service gains from restoration activities, and to predict their long-term effects under changing climate and land-use conditions. These gaps limit Europe’s ability to align restoration planning with biodiversity targets, climate mitigation and adaptation goals, and land degradation neutrality. RestMod will deliver an integrated framework to support the monitoring, modelling, and assessment of ecosystem restoration in forests, wetlands, and grasslands across Europe. To achieve this, we will: 1) co-create restoration pathways, 2) couple leading ecosystem process and biodiversity models (e.g., LPJ-GUESS, G4M, HMSC), 3) simulate restoration scenarios and trajectories towards 2030 and 2050 targets, and 4) generate actionable outputs for practitioners, landowners, and policymakers.
COST Action
Provider: European cooperation in science and technology
Keywords: COST
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E-cost training school
Keywords: COST
Annotation of project:
E-cost training school
RERA
Provider: RERA
Keywords: RERA
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RERA
Keywords: RERA
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RERA
Implementation of the Sen2Like tool within the MetaCentrum environment for harmonising Sentinel-2 and Landsat data
Provider: CESNET
Keywords: Sentinel-2, Landsat
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Implementation of the Sen2Like tool within the MetaCentrum environment for harmonising Sentinel-2 and Landsat data
Keywords: Sentinel-2, Landsat
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Implementation of the Sen2Like tool within the MetaCentrum environment for harmonising Sentinel-2 and Landsat data
National Institute for Research into the Socio-economic Impacts of Diseases and Systemic Risks
Provider: Ministerstvo zdravotnictví
Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Coordinating recipient: Masarykova Univerzita
Keywords: socio-economic impacts of diseases, systemic risks
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National Institute for Research into the Socio-economic Impacts of Diseases and Systemic Risks
Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Coordinating recipient: Masarykova Univerzita
Keywords: socio-economic impacts of diseases, systemic risks
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National Institute for Research into the Socio-economic Impacts of Diseases and Systemic Risks
PILOTS OF LONG-TERM CLIMATE IMPACT FOREST MONITORING SITES: LINKING STAND-LEVEL INFORMATION AND REMOTE SENSING
Provider: HORIZON EUROPE
Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: xxx
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We will acquire a comprehensive data set of three selected forest sites, which are exposed to seasonal drought and other environmental stressors. We have selected two forests sites, which have established and controlled drought treatments installed as the experimental basis for extracting and understanding the specific signatures of long- and short-term drought effects on forests health. These two sites are complemented by a third site, which is a class 1 ICOS site, which provides a long-term time series of seasonal environmental stress events. The combination of the three sites allows on the one hand the detailed mechanistic understanding of drought-induced changes on forests traits and remote sensing products and on the other hand the extrapolation of the knowledge to the seasonal dynamics. The data set consists of (i) airborne hyperspectral reflectance, solar-induced fluorescence (SIF), emissivity and land surface temperature (LST), and LiDAR based surface structure maps, (ii) UAV based maps of multispectral canopy reflectance and SIF as well as (iii) selected in-situ data and detailed information on relevant traits on selected trees. While airborne maps have a pixel resolution of 1-2 m, UAV-based data are recorded on the centimeter scale allowing the identification of single canopy elements. The data will be recorded on two time points during the vegetation period 2026 and raw data will be converted into lvl-2 and lvl-3 data products. We will analyze the data set towards its predictability to detect early signs of vegetation stress and impairment of photosynthetic carbon fixation of the forest sites.
Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: xxx
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We will acquire a comprehensive data set of three selected forest sites, which are exposed to seasonal drought and other environmental stressors. We have selected two forests sites, which have established and controlled drought treatments installed as the experimental basis for extracting and understanding the specific signatures of long- and short-term drought effects on forests health. These two sites are complemented by a third site, which is a class 1 ICOS site, which provides a long-term time series of seasonal environmental stress events. The combination of the three sites allows on the one hand the detailed mechanistic understanding of drought-induced changes on forests traits and remote sensing products and on the other hand the extrapolation of the knowledge to the seasonal dynamics. The data set consists of (i) airborne hyperspectral reflectance, solar-induced fluorescence (SIF), emissivity and land surface temperature (LST), and LiDAR based surface structure maps, (ii) UAV based maps of multispectral canopy reflectance and SIF as well as (iii) selected in-situ data and detailed information on relevant traits on selected trees. While airborne maps have a pixel resolution of 1-2 m, UAV-based data are recorded on the centimeter scale allowing the identification of single canopy elements. The data will be recorded on two time points during the vegetation period 2026 and raw data will be converted into lvl-2 and lvl-3 data products. We will analyze the data set towards its predictability to detect early signs of vegetation stress and impairment of photosynthetic carbon fixation of the forest sites.
Advanced Monitoring Technologies for Enhanced Productivity of Microalgal Bioreactors
Provider: Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: xxx
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Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: xxx
Annotation of project:
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Advanced methods for monitoring and modifying water regimes, fuel moisture, and predicting the occurrence of vegetation fires under changing climate conditions and with an emphasis on the risk of rapidly spreading fires
Provider: Technologická agentura ČR
Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: Fuel moisture; Fire weather; Suppression difficulty Index SDI; Fire weather forecast; Fire detection; Climate change; Vegetation fire prevention; Fire department; Fuel model; FlamMap;
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In Šumava National Park, wildfire risk is high due to vegetation (fuel), visitor activity (ignition sources), and rugged terrain (firefighting difficulty). Climate change over the past 60 years has increased days with low dead fuel moisture and conditions favorable for fire spread. Still, most of the year has unfavorable fire conditions, so measures must adapt. Only 4% of fires spread rapidly, under low moisture, wind, and unstable atmosphere—factors in the Bzenec (2012) and Bohemian Switzerland (2022) fires. The project will integrate data from the National Park, FireRisk, and CzechGlobe to improve prevention and response. It will develop a unique system to monitor and forecast fuel moisture, fire weather, and atmospheric stability, and introduce a new satellite detection system.
Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: Fuel moisture; Fire weather; Suppression difficulty Index SDI; Fire weather forecast; Fire detection; Climate change; Vegetation fire prevention; Fire department; Fuel model; FlamMap;
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In Šumava National Park, wildfire risk is high due to vegetation (fuel), visitor activity (ignition sources), and rugged terrain (firefighting difficulty). Climate change over the past 60 years has increased days with low dead fuel moisture and conditions favorable for fire spread. Still, most of the year has unfavorable fire conditions, so measures must adapt. Only 4% of fires spread rapidly, under low moisture, wind, and unstable atmosphere—factors in the Bzenec (2012) and Bohemian Switzerland (2022) fires. The project will integrate data from the National Park, FireRisk, and CzechGlobe to improve prevention and response. It will develop a unique system to monitor and forecast fuel moisture, fire weather, and atmospheric stability, and introduce a new satellite detection system.
Measures to support populations of endangered bumblebee species
Provider: Technologická agentura ČR
Coordinating recipient: Zemědělský výzkum,spol. s r.o.
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: bumblebees; endangered species; reintroduction; genetic diversity; inbreeding; microbiome; pollinator pathogens; biodiversity conservation
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The aim is to develop methodology that will lead to the protection of endangered bumblebee species such as Bombus subterraneus, B. distinguendus, B. ruderatus, B. confusus and B. veteranus. The sub-objectives are: i) to determine level of inbreeding using whole-genome sequencing and to propose procedures for prevention of inbreeding, ii) to determine the relationship between level of inbreeding and vitality of colonies, the occurrence of pathogens and the composition of the microbiome, iv) to determine the nutritional requirements in connection with colony establishment, v) to propose suitable procedures and habitats for reintroduction of species into the wild. Based on results, a methodology for breeding and reintroduction into the wild with a reduced risk of extinction will be proposed.
Coordinating recipient: Zemědělský výzkum,spol. s r.o.
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: bumblebees; endangered species; reintroduction; genetic diversity; inbreeding; microbiome; pollinator pathogens; biodiversity conservation
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The aim is to develop methodology that will lead to the protection of endangered bumblebee species such as Bombus subterraneus, B. distinguendus, B. ruderatus, B. confusus and B. veteranus. The sub-objectives are: i) to determine level of inbreeding using whole-genome sequencing and to propose procedures for prevention of inbreeding, ii) to determine the relationship between level of inbreeding and vitality of colonies, the occurrence of pathogens and the composition of the microbiome, iv) to determine the nutritional requirements in connection with colony establishment, v) to propose suitable procedures and habitats for reintroduction of species into the wild. Based on results, a methodology for breeding and reintroduction into the wild with a reduced risk of extinction will be proposed.
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Prof. RNDr. Pavel Kindlmann, DrSc., a distinguished Czech ecologist, mathematician, and long-time collaborator of CzechGlobe.
Professor Kindlmann headed the Department of Biodiversity at the Global Change Research Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences from 2001 to 2023. His research focused primarily on population biology and the application of mathematical approaches in ecology. He inspired and mentored generations of students at the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, the Faculty of Science of Charles University, and numerous universities abroad, where he held visiting appointments.
Professor Kindlmann was devoted to nature not only through his scientific work but also through his deep personal commitment. He actively participated in public discussions on nature conservation, advocating for the protection of his beloved orchids and for the preservation of the unique natural values of Šumava National Park.
His passing is a great loss to the Czech scientific community and to all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.
May he rest in peace.
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The Clim4Cast forecasting tool was presented at the EGU General Assembly 2026 in Vienna by Lukáš Dolák. The original contribution was also chosen to be presented at a press conference for journalists, along with 17 other contributions out of a total of 20,000. Within the Press conference (https://www.egu.eu/gamedia/2026/press-conferences/#PC1), the most outstanding Clim4Cast outputs were introduced, including the forecasting tool. The attending journalists appreciated both the web platform and the tool. We honestly hope that this event contributed to spreading the word not only among journalists but also to the wider public and researchers.
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The expert jury of the Czech Cartographic Society has announced the results of the prestigious Map of the Year 2025 competition across six categories. The Clim4Cast project team, from the Global Change Research Institute CAS and Masaryk University, also participated. In the category Digital Cartographic Products and Online Applications, the team received an award among 14 competing entries for the Clim4Cast map portal – drought, heatwaves, wildfires.
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3 May 1943 – 1 February 2026
With deep sorrow, we announce that on 1 February 2026, Sune Linder, Emeritus Professor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala and at the Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre in Alnarp (Sweden), passed away.
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