Provider: HORIZON EUROPE
Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: Soil science, Environment, Pollution & Climate
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PHISHES aims to bridge the missing link between data on soil health and actions for the safeguard of soils. This missing link entails predictive capability in terms of the consequences of actions on the provision of soil functions and associated ecosystem services, taking into account soil use, soil contamination and various drivers such as climate change. Hence the primary scientific question addressed in PHISHES is: “How do soil use and soil contamination influence soil functions and associated ecosystem services, in the presence of major drivers such as climate change, and how can we predict the impacts of mitigation and adaptation measures?”. While most research teams address this question in a qualitative / semi-quantitative fashion, using, e.g., multicriteria analysis and indicators of soil health, the ambition of PHISHES is to provide quantitative predictive capability via a PHISHES Digital Platform. To achieve this, PHISHES will build upon several pre-existing integrated simulation tools; in particular the MIKE SHE model that provides a flexible framework for integrated hydrologic modelling and the DAISY model, a well-tested mechanistic agro-ecological model of the soil-plant-atmosphere system. The efficient coupling between such models will significantly enhance the ability to assess the impact of changes in land use on soil ecosystem services. It will serve to assess the influence of various actions on soil services; i.e., sustainable agricultural practices (e.g., hedge rows to retain moisture and reduce erosion; no-till agriculture, crop rotation, ...), of land restoration / remediation solutions (e.g., nature-based solutions), pollution prevention solutions, etc. The results of the scenario simulations will be tranlated into recommendations regarding policies aimed at preserving soil health and promoting soil functions and associated ecostem services. The PHISHES consortium brings together competencies from soil science to hydrology and policy making.

Provider: Interreg CZ-SK
Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: xxx
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Provider: CESNET
Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: xxx
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The forest ecosystem provides a variety of irreplaceable functions, playing a significant role in the stability of all ecosystems on Earth. Currently, we observe a range of changes both at the level of abiotic environmental conditions and biotic factors, which have a negative impact on the forest environment. One of the main changes is the extension of the vegetation season (VS) associated with the shortening or interruption of the dormant period. Currently, there are several methods for evaluating VS; however, a unified method for automated determination of VS is still lacking. One of the most commonly used methods is based on spectral vegetation indices (VI) derived from remote sensing data, especially satellite data. The current trend in remote sensing allows the use of data with higher spatial and temporal resolution, thereby obtaining a time series of VI, which increases the accuracy of seasonal VI trajectories or determination of the length of VS. Within the biomonitoring network DendroNetwork, a completely unique measurement of sub-crown PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) sensors has been developed, which will allow refining VS or the growing season. The aim of the project is the automated evaluation of VS using analytical approaches implemented in the web platform EnviLAB in accordance with ground monitoring and remote sensing products to create fully automated evaluation of VS, which will be presented on the EnviLAB web platform for both professional and lay public. Maps can be used for timely evaluation of the impacts of climate change on forest ecosystems and for proposing adaptation strategies for forest cultivation in the Czech Republic.

Provider: Interreg Central Europe
Coordinating recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: xxx
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Wildfire CE’s primary objective is to enable border regions, the communities and landscapes within them, to prepare, respond and adapt to the increasing wildfire risk resulting from climate change. The project will change the way we assess and manage fire risk in the border regions and the wider territories. Through cooperation across borders, sharing knowledge and experience it will lead to a more integrated, targeted and inclusive approach in dealing with this increasing threat. Until now, the management of wildfire risk has been conducted at the territorial level, with mismatched approaches to fire warning levels, land management and communication of risk. The mapping of fuels and propagation potential is seldom conducted at the territorial level, let alone across borders. WildfireCE will map these fuels, fire behaviour and propagation potential across borders, it will identify where actions are necessary, what those actions are and it will implement those actions in Pilot Regions.

Provider: Technologická agentura ČR
Coordinating recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Another participant in the project: Amper Savings, a.s.
Keywords: modelling techniques; renewable energy; meteorology
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The aim of the project proposal is to create a methodology needed to account for not registered small renewable energy plants on the Czech republic territory. In order to achieve this goal, we propose to create a software that will be able to utilize measured data from the energy sector and meteorology and process them into a reconstruction of the past energy production. An integral part of this SW shall be a database of collected input data and results. On the basis of these data, it will be possible to simulate future electricity production assuming various scenarios of installed capacity changes. This tool will be capable of performing simulations under different weather conditions. Finally, a certified methodology defining the use of these data and SW in the practice will be created.

Provider: Technologická agentura ČR
Coordinating recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Another participant in the project: Amper Savings, a.s.
Keywords: weather phenomena; distribution and the transmission system; power supply outages
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The main goal of the project is to establish and refine the current ERÚ methodology for assessing weather phenomena that can lead to breakdowns in distribution and the transmission system. Meteorological situations that lead to these disturbances will be determined and their intensity will also be investigated with respect to subsequent outages. In addition, meteorological parameters or data will be determined according to which it can be established that the given fault really occurred as a result of adverse weather. The project will also propose a database system that should be created for these purposes in the future, taking into account what data and quantities it should contain, both in a minimalistic version and in the maximum version with regard to financial and technical demands.

Provider: Technologická agentura ČR
Coordinating recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Another participant in the project: Vysoké učení technické v Brně
Another participant in the project: Povodí Moravy s.p.
Keywords: levees; remote sensing; arial analysis; inundation and watercourses
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The aim of the proposed project is to provide methodological support for the assessment of the possibilities of reconnecting the disused parts of the floodplain to the watercourse and their use for flooding, including the revitalisation measures often proposed at present. The methodology will be based on a multidisciplinary approach to the collection and evaluation of historical and current data. It will use different spatial scale, from the whole catchment to detailed local study as a basis for the design of the measures and will include the views of experts and the local community. The results of the project will support the activities of the river basin manager in improving the natural condition of the floodplains while maintaining the water management functions of the system.

Provider: Technologická agentura ČR
Coordinating recipient: Mendelova univerzita v Brně
Another participant in the project: Ostravská univerzita v Ostravě
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Another participant in the project: Nadace Partnerství
Keywords: urban greenery; green infrastructure; ecosystem services; urban biodiversity
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The main goal of the project is to identify and quantify the importance of overlooked urban green spaces (OMZ) for the sustainable development of cities and to propose their appropriate use and management. The main objective will be achieved through sub-objectives: 1) Defining OMZ areas and their importance in the system of blue-green infrastructure of settlements, including socio-economic aspects 2) Delineation of OMZ areas in selected model cities of the Czech Republic and inventory of biodiversity on characteristic areas of OMZ 3) Proposal of care principles for areas overlooked by urban greenery with the aim of maintaining or supporting the provision of ecosystem services by these areas

Provider: Technologická agentura ČR
Coordinating recipient: Mendelova univerzita v Brně
Another participant in the project: Ostravská univerzita v Ostravě
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Another participant in the project: Sweco a.s.
Keywords: ecosystem services; water management planning; sustainability; adaptation measures, climate changes
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The main goal of the project is to modify the concept of ecosystem services for use in the conditions of water planning in the Czech Republic. The following sub-goals are aimed at its fulfillment: C1) Create a methodology for evaluating the quality of ecosystem services within water bodies, using a combination of freely available datasets and data owned by participating institutions; C2) Through the concept of ecosystem services, support the fulfillment of the objectives of the European Water Directive and the National Action Plan for Adaptation to Climate Change; C3) Express and present the value of selected, most frequently implemented water management measures through the value of ecosystem services; C4) Determining the priorities of the main groups of stakeholders

Provider: Technologická agentura ČR
Coordinating recipient: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Another participant in the project: World from Space s.r.o.
Another participant in the project: ASITIS s.r.o.
Keywords: climate change; adaptation measures; landscape vulnerability; vulnerability mapping; regional strategy
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Create a regional typology of the whole Czech Republic (map & database) in terms of landscape vulnerability and urgency of adaptation measures in the landscape. The regional typology will be based on analysing a large set of input data and on the concept of environmental differentiation. The analyses will be carried out at a local scale. - Identify the most appropriate approaches to assess the urgency of adaptation measures - Identification of appropriate datasets concerning the established criteria - Development of a methodological approach for determining vulnerability for the whole country at a detailed landscape scale - Series of spatial analyses for individual vulnerability areas -Synthesis of evaluation criteria and creation of the final reg. typology of the CR