Provider: Masarykova univerzita
Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
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Remote sensing data – obtained from satellite or airborne imagery – play an essential role in many applications, especially in the timely assessment of the state of a landscape. CESNET organization provides a data warehouse (national point) of Sentinel satellite data for the Czech Republic and a visualization portal providing basic capabilities for their elementary analysis. This project aims to develop a comprehensive data-analytical solution ENVision, which will provide a modularly extensible and scalable platform for advanced analysis of such satellite data. For local refinement of global analyses or locally specific analytical methods, the platform will also provide the possibility to import locally acquired airborne or drone da-ta, which are acquired and managed by, among others, the Institute of Global Change Re-search Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences (CzechGlobe). In addition to integrating previously developed prototypes of analytical methods that process and analyze remote sens-ing data, the project will also test the potential of machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to refine these previously used analytical methods for assessing the state of forest ecosystems based on satellite data.
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Number of projects found: 262
AdAgriF - Advanced methods of greenhouse gases emission reduction and sequestration in agriculture and forest landscape for climate change mitigation
Provider: Ministerstvo školství mládeže a tělovýchovy
Coordinating recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Another participant in the project: Mikrobiologický ústav AV ČR, v. v. i.
Another participant in the project: Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze
Keywords: Sustainable agriculture, sustainable forestry, carbon farming, regenerative farming, agrosystems, climate change impacts, climate change adaptation, climate change mitigation, greenhouse gases, CO2, CH4, N2O, crops, forests, soil, stable carbon, plant root exudates, flexible agronomy and forestry management practices, remote sensing, land surface modelling, inverse modelling, crop growth models, agrosystem and forestry systems models, flexible management in agronomy and forestry, ecosystem, landscape, region, sustainability, environmental risks, holistic approach, socioeconomic scenarios, participation, leverage points, science-policy-practice interface, ESFRI research infrastructures, training, capacity building
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International AdAgriF scientific team aims to turn agriculture and forestry into long-term sinks and stocks of carbon and prevent avoidable emissions of CO2, N2O, and CH4. This will be achieved by greatly modernized infrastructure and three transdisciplinary research WPs spanning from molecules to landscape and society. The research will be imbedded in extensive network of excellent collaborating institutes fostering the growth of all participating scientists and reducing the research risk.
Coordinating recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Another participant in the project: Mikrobiologický ústav AV ČR, v. v. i.
Another participant in the project: Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze
Keywords: Sustainable agriculture, sustainable forestry, carbon farming, regenerative farming, agrosystems, climate change impacts, climate change adaptation, climate change mitigation, greenhouse gases, CO2, CH4, N2O, crops, forests, soil, stable carbon, plant root exudates, flexible agronomy and forestry management practices, remote sensing, land surface modelling, inverse modelling, crop growth models, agrosystem and forestry systems models, flexible management in agronomy and forestry, ecosystem, landscape, region, sustainability, environmental risks, holistic approach, socioeconomic scenarios, participation, leverage points, science-policy-practice interface, ESFRI research infrastructures, training, capacity building
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International AdAgriF scientific team aims to turn agriculture and forestry into long-term sinks and stocks of carbon and prevent avoidable emissions of CO2, N2O, and CH4. This will be achieved by greatly modernized infrastructure and three transdisciplinary research WPs spanning from molecules to landscape and society. The research will be imbedded in extensive network of excellent collaborating institutes fostering the growth of all participating scientists and reducing the research risk.
Towards a network for automated real-time monitoring of Quercus robur L. vitality in the Danube region (NetFor)
Provider: Ministerstvo školství mládeže a tělovýchovy
Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: Riparian forests, dendrochronology, automatic dendrometers, tree water deficit, climate change, drought
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1. Evaluate tree growth responses in pedunculate oak forests in the Danube region to environmental conditions, including extreme events. 2. Implement a multidisciplinary approach by combining different types of data (long-term interannual tree ring width and high-resolution intra-annual dendrometer data). 3. Develop a predictive monitoring system to track the vitality of these forests in near real-time. 4. Foster a collaborative, learning-through-research environment among a diverse team of researchers.
Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: Riparian forests, dendrochronology, automatic dendrometers, tree water deficit, climate change, drought
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1. Evaluate tree growth responses in pedunculate oak forests in the Danube region to environmental conditions, including extreme events. 2. Implement a multidisciplinary approach by combining different types of data (long-term interannual tree ring width and high-resolution intra-annual dendrometer data). 3. Develop a predictive monitoring system to track the vitality of these forests in near real-time. 4. Foster a collaborative, learning-through-research environment among a diverse team of researchers.
Geomorphological interpretation of photogrammetry and laser scanning data in the study of torrential watersheds
Provider: Ministerstvo školství mládeže a tělovýchovy
Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: geomorphological analysis, photogrammetry, laser scanning, torrential watershed
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The main aim of the project is to reveal the spatiotemporal dynamics of torrential/debris flood processes at different landscape conditions in the context of contemporary climate change; and to propose a methodology for evaluation of torrential/debris flood events and determining the type of flows using the innovative technologies (UAS, TLS, and GIS) as an alternative to classic methods of geomorphological research.
Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: geomorphological analysis, photogrammetry, laser scanning, torrential watershed
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The main aim of the project is to reveal the spatiotemporal dynamics of torrential/debris flood processes at different landscape conditions in the context of contemporary climate change; and to propose a methodology for evaluation of torrential/debris flood events and determining the type of flows using the innovative technologies (UAS, TLS, and GIS) as an alternative to classic methods of geomorphological research.
4DHYDRO - 4DHYDROLOGY - HYPER RESOLUTION
Provider: European Space Agency
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
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Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
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Free circulating histone complexes as diagnostic tool for central nervous system (CNS) pediatric cancers
Provider: Ministerstvo zdravotnictví
Coordinating recipient: Fakultní nemocnice u sv. Anny ICRC
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: cancer, medulloblastoma, histones, high-grade glioma, DIPG, ependymoma, free, circulating, nucloesomes
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In this proposal, we would like to focus the study on “liquid biopsies” as a novel non/less-invasive tools for cancer diagnosis. We aim at gaining a deep understanding of the variability and combinations of free circulating histones and their complexes, or nucleosomes in various PBTs, and if these can confer detection specificity and prognosis for CNS child patients. Aim 1. Diagnostic and prognostic values of circulating histones in the blood of children affected by medulloblastoma, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), neuroblastoma and ependymoma. Using ImageStreamX flowmicroscopy system we would like to screen samples of “bio-fluids” samples (blood and cerebrospinal fluid – CSF) of PBT patients for the presence of free circulating histones and their complexes that could have significant diagnostic value, which can be applicable in clinical praxis. Aim 2. Mechanisms of release of histones into the extracellular environment Within this aim we plan to disclose the putative cellular mechanisms, by which histones and their complexes are released from cells into the extracellular environment. Specifically, in vitro cellular systems we will measure the expression levels of chaperone enzymes and we will use siRNA technology to perturb/downregulate the individual chaperones, and accordingly detect whether these approaches would alter the respective secretory profile of extracellular histones.
Coordinating recipient: Fakultní nemocnice u sv. Anny ICRC
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: cancer, medulloblastoma, histones, high-grade glioma, DIPG, ependymoma, free, circulating, nucloesomes
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In this proposal, we would like to focus the study on “liquid biopsies” as a novel non/less-invasive tools for cancer diagnosis. We aim at gaining a deep understanding of the variability and combinations of free circulating histones and their complexes, or nucleosomes in various PBTs, and if these can confer detection specificity and prognosis for CNS child patients. Aim 1. Diagnostic and prognostic values of circulating histones in the blood of children affected by medulloblastoma, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), neuroblastoma and ependymoma. Using ImageStreamX flowmicroscopy system we would like to screen samples of “bio-fluids” samples (blood and cerebrospinal fluid – CSF) of PBT patients for the presence of free circulating histones and their complexes that could have significant diagnostic value, which can be applicable in clinical praxis. Aim 2. Mechanisms of release of histones into the extracellular environment Within this aim we plan to disclose the putative cellular mechanisms, by which histones and their complexes are released from cells into the extracellular environment. Specifically, in vitro cellular systems we will measure the expression levels of chaperone enzymes and we will use siRNA technology to perturb/downregulate the individual chaperones, and accordingly detect whether these approaches would alter the respective secretory profile of extracellular histones.
New methods of evaluating the volume and surface of active and reclaimed landfills
Provider: Technologická agentura ČR
Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: landfill; dump reclamation; waste volume; airborne spectroscopy; remote sensing; UAV; laser scanning; LiDAR;
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Objectives of the project relate to the use of advanced airborne and UAV remote sensing methods for monitoring of active and closed (reclaimed) landfills. Specifically, objectives are as follows: 1. To develop a procedure for detecting shape and surface changes of an operational landfill using airborne laser scanning data. 2. To develop a procedure for monitoring of closed (reclaimed) landfills and their surroundings using remote sensing data.
Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: landfill; dump reclamation; waste volume; airborne spectroscopy; remote sensing; UAV; laser scanning; LiDAR;
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Objectives of the project relate to the use of advanced airborne and UAV remote sensing methods for monitoring of active and closed (reclaimed) landfills. Specifically, objectives are as follows: 1. To develop a procedure for detecting shape and surface changes of an operational landfill using airborne laser scanning data. 2. To develop a procedure for monitoring of closed (reclaimed) landfills and their surroundings using remote sensing data.
Adaptation of urban areas to flash floods and droughts
Provider: Technologická agentura ČR
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: flash floods; climate change; urban areas
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The aim of the project is to produce a series of design rainfall with respect to the projected climate change. The series provide a basis for the design and assessment of adaptation measures to reduce the impacts of rainfall extremes in urbanized areas (UA). Rainfall from previous and current projects and current sub-daily climate model simulations will be processed. A methodology will be developed to estimate runoff from rainfall events exceeding the capacity of blue-green infrastructure systems and to protect UA from flooding. The water balance at the pilot sites will be quantified using the derived design series and the possibility of using the volume of water from rainfall during dry periods will be assessed. UA will be categorised based on the risk of water inflow from non-UA.
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: flash floods; climate change; urban areas
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The aim of the project is to produce a series of design rainfall with respect to the projected climate change. The series provide a basis for the design and assessment of adaptation measures to reduce the impacts of rainfall extremes in urbanized areas (UA). Rainfall from previous and current projects and current sub-daily climate model simulations will be processed. A methodology will be developed to estimate runoff from rainfall events exceeding the capacity of blue-green infrastructure systems and to protect UA from flooding. The water balance at the pilot sites will be quantified using the derived design series and the possibility of using the volume of water from rainfall during dry periods will be assessed. UA will be categorised based on the risk of water inflow from non-UA.
Assessment of organic and conventional agriculture in terms of their impacts on ecosystem services to support strategic and decision-making processes
Provider: Ministerstvo zemědělství
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: Organic farming; Conventional farming; Ecosystem services assessment and valuation; Agrarian ecosystems
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The project aims to compare the impact of conventional (CF) and organic farming (OF) on the provision of ecosystem services (ES), using own research, available data and literature. ES whose provision is crucial both for the long-term resilience of agrarian ecosystems and for maintaining the resilience of the whole environment will be quantified. By quantifying ES in biophysical units (in OF and CF) and their subsequent assessment, including life cycle assessment of selected agricultural products, the hitherto insufficiently under-considered added value of OF production in relation to the ES will be analysed. Arguments and recommendations for (adjusting) the setting of OF support in accordance with the Czech Action Plan of OF and other related documents will be formulated.
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: Organic farming; Conventional farming; Ecosystem services assessment and valuation; Agrarian ecosystems
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The project aims to compare the impact of conventional (CF) and organic farming (OF) on the provision of ecosystem services (ES), using own research, available data and literature. ES whose provision is crucial both for the long-term resilience of agrarian ecosystems and for maintaining the resilience of the whole environment will be quantified. By quantifying ES in biophysical units (in OF and CF) and their subsequent assessment, including life cycle assessment of selected agricultural products, the hitherto insufficiently under-considered added value of OF production in relation to the ES will be analysed. Arguments and recommendations for (adjusting) the setting of OF support in accordance with the Czech Action Plan of OF and other related documents will be formulated.
Finding DZES 5 measures to protect agricultural land from wind erosion and land drying
Provider: Ministerstvo zemědělství
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: wind erosion; GAEC; climate
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The aim of the project is to prepare documents for the state administration, which in the context of soil protection and sustainable management would enable it to comprehensively grasp the issue of wind erosion in the Czech Republic, including its impacts on land drying and rational area of crops. The solution will use state-of-the-art approaches to modeling long-term soil loss compatible with EU requirements, and will include predictions of developments due to global change. The relevance, timeliness and quality of soil and climatic data entering the model are ensured by the composition of the research team. The results of the model will be verified and calibrated by field and laboratory determination of the real soil loss. The conditions of good agricultural practice (DZES 5) as well.
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: wind erosion; GAEC; climate
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The aim of the project is to prepare documents for the state administration, which in the context of soil protection and sustainable management would enable it to comprehensively grasp the issue of wind erosion in the Czech Republic, including its impacts on land drying and rational area of crops. The solution will use state-of-the-art approaches to modeling long-term soil loss compatible with EU requirements, and will include predictions of developments due to global change. The relevance, timeliness and quality of soil and climatic data entering the model are ensured by the composition of the research team. The results of the model will be verified and calibrated by field and laboratory determination of the real soil loss. The conditions of good agricultural practice (DZES 5) as well.
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The European research infrastructure ICOS, of which CzechGlobe is also a founding member, published the second issue of the European Greenhouse Gas Bulletin – FLUXES in July 2023.
The publication aims to alert policy makers, political advisors and journalists to current climate-related issues.
The main message of this issue is a warning to European climatologists against overconfidence in nature’s ability to save us from climate change. ICOS General Director Werner Kutsch draws attention to the vulnerability of terrestrial and oceanic ecosystems as carbon sinks. Their ability to absorb and store carbon is decreasing due to human activity and climate change.
The publication deals in detail with forest ecosystems in the EU, whose capacity to store carbon has decreased by a third over the last decade. Some forests have even become a source of carbon. According to Manuel Acosta of CzechGlobe, in addition to logging and the natural aging of forests, climate change and the associated greater risks of drought periods, fires, and pests also contribute to this.
The text also notes the potential of oceans and coastal ecosystems to sequester carbon, and a significant chapter is devoted to greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture which cannot be eliminated by phasing out fossil fuels. Carbon farming is mentioned in this context.
A Carbon Removal Certification System is currently being discussed by the European Parliament, which should encourage the use of innovative solutions for capturing, recycling and storing CO2 by farmers, foresters and industries. It is the data and knowledge of ICOS scientists that offer great potential to be used in the development of the carbon uptake and storage monitoring system required for carbon removal certification.
Download the FLUXES bulletin.
More On July 11-14, 2023, the annual FLUXNET conference was held in Brno. It was organized by CzechGlobe and the Mendel University in Brno. FLUXNET is a global network made up of regional networks (ICOS from Europe, Ameriflux, OzFLUX, SAEON, MexFLUX and AsiaFLUX) bringing together workplaces that deal with the measurement of greenhouse gas fluxes using the covariance method.
At the same time, FLUXNET is an example of the need for global cooperation and infrastructure to contribute to achieving long-term sustainability.
The FLUXNET community met after five years and conference participants discussed measurement techniques, data processing and the integration of CH₄ and N₂O measurements into a joint processing and database. An important point of the conference was the discussion on how the FLUXNET community could contribute to carbon accounting and the carbon credit system and how it could have a greater impact on the general public.
More information at ICOS.
More In June 26 – 29th 2023 CzechGlobe, Dept. of Remote Sensing, hosted in Brno the SCERIN-10 Workshop on Earth System Observations titled “Recent terrestrial ecosystems LCLU changes and driving forces – challenges for remote sensing and sustainable management”.
The SCERIN regional network (under the umbrella of NASA) associates scientists and Earth system observation experts from Southeastern and Central Europe. Forty participants from 10 countries reviewed the ongoing and upcoming follow-up activities of SCERIN and proposed the establishment of a new working group focusing on urban ecosystems observations within the network structure. The workshop also included field excursion to the ecosystem station in Lanžhot and the Runšpurk Nature Reserve (South Moravia) where participants could learn about different solutions for water and landscape management in the region.
The collective of authors Stanislav Juráň, John Grace and Otmar Urban received the award for the best article in the journal Atmosphere for 2021. The article has 40 citations and is one of the highly cited articles according to Web of Science.
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