Provider: Ministerstvo zemědělství
Coordinating recipient: Výzkumný ústav monitoringu a ochrany půdy, v.v.i.
Another participant in the project: Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Another participant in the project: Národní centrum zemědělského a potravinářského výzkumu, v. v. i.
Keywords: climate; soil; soil; agricultural production regions
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Agricultural production regions (ZVO) have production conditions and the use of agricultural
soils based on soil and climatic conditions. The most recent delineation of ZVO was elaborated
in the year 1996 based on System of Soil Ecological Units (abbreviated as BPEJ in Czech) with
the use of the data (climate, soils) available till the year 1996. Nevetheless, current delineation
does not reflect changes in climate or soil coverage induced by climate changes including the
prediction of future changes. The aim of this project is to improve the delineation of ZVO
based on the most recent databases related to climate and changes in soil mapping and
evaluation. Statistical data related to management will be used to prepare economic data for
the adjustement of directives.
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Number of projects found: 319
Increasing the resilience of the Czech Republic to wildfires using advanced fire weather modelling and prediction methods
Provider: Ministerstvo vnitra
Coordinating recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Another participant in the project: Český hydrometeorologický ústav
Another participant in the project: IFER - Ústav pro výzkum lesních ekosystémů, s.r.o.
Another participant in the project: Ministerstvo vnitra ČR
Keywords: Fire weather; Suppression difficulty Index SDI; Fuel moisture; Fire weather forecast; Climate change; Vegetation fire prevention; Fire department; Fuel model; FlamMap;
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Climate change is increasing wildfire risks due to more frequent droughts and high temperatures. This project aims to create a 30 × 30 meter resolution map of the Fire Suppression Difficulty Index (SDI), combining it with real-time fuel moisture data and fire weather forecasts across the Czech Republic. It will analyze the relationship between fire weather, fuel moisture, SDI and vegetation fire occurrences, ensuring regional relevance by collaborating with four research partners. Key outputs include an SDI data repository with tools for Fire and Rescue Service units to effectively use SDI and fire weather forecasts. The project will also deliver two certified methodologies and provide applications for vegetation fire prevention and response planning.
Coordinating recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Another participant in the project: Český hydrometeorologický ústav
Another participant in the project: IFER - Ústav pro výzkum lesních ekosystémů, s.r.o.
Another participant in the project: Ministerstvo vnitra ČR
Keywords: Fire weather; Suppression difficulty Index SDI; Fuel moisture; Fire weather forecast; Climate change; Vegetation fire prevention; Fire department; Fuel model; FlamMap;
Annotation of project:
Climate change is increasing wildfire risks due to more frequent droughts and high temperatures. This project aims to create a 30 × 30 meter resolution map of the Fire Suppression Difficulty Index (SDI), combining it with real-time fuel moisture data and fire weather forecasts across the Czech Republic. It will analyze the relationship between fire weather, fuel moisture, SDI and vegetation fire occurrences, ensuring regional relevance by collaborating with four research partners. Key outputs include an SDI data repository with tools for Fire and Rescue Service units to effectively use SDI and fire weather forecasts. The project will also deliver two certified methodologies and provide applications for vegetation fire prevention and response planning.
Green Energy Transitions in Europe - Impacts on Biodiversity, Landscapes and Justice
Provider: Technologická agentura ČR
Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: xxx
Annotation of project:
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Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: xxx
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Climate Susceptibility and Resilience in Protohistoric and Early Medieval Societies of the Middle Danube Region
Provider: Grantová agentura České republiky
Coordinating recipient: Archeologický ústav AV ČR, v. v. i.
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: LaTéne Period;Roman Period;Migration Period;Early Middle Ages;archaeology; palaeoclimatology;resilience;subsistence strategies;climate change
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Climate conditions and their change have been considered significant determinants of past societal development. However, decoding the actual magnitude of its impact could be based only on comprehensive multiproxy research, including palaeoecological and archaeological data. The presently developed agroclimatic reconstructions with yearly temporal resolution and spatial representation of the preconditions to successfully conduct food production (Global Change Research Institute) provide a qualitative advance in palaeoclimatological research possibilities, which could be tested within the context of the Protohistorical and Early Medieval Period societies of the Middle Danube region. The project proposal research activities are oriented toward exploring the structural correlations between the archaeological and agroclimate datasets in the diachronically conceived continuum of 1500 years. It will provide a deeper understanding of the past societal responses to the climate conditions and the resilience rate of the primary subsistence under the changing socio-economic conditions.
Coordinating recipient: Archeologický ústav AV ČR, v. v. i.
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: LaTéne Period;Roman Period;Migration Period;Early Middle Ages;archaeology; palaeoclimatology;resilience;subsistence strategies;climate change
Annotation of project:
Climate conditions and their change have been considered significant determinants of past societal development. However, decoding the actual magnitude of its impact could be based only on comprehensive multiproxy research, including palaeoecological and archaeological data. The presently developed agroclimatic reconstructions with yearly temporal resolution and spatial representation of the preconditions to successfully conduct food production (Global Change Research Institute) provide a qualitative advance in palaeoclimatological research possibilities, which could be tested within the context of the Protohistorical and Early Medieval Period societies of the Middle Danube region. The project proposal research activities are oriented toward exploring the structural correlations between the archaeological and agroclimate datasets in the diachronically conceived continuum of 1500 years. It will provide a deeper understanding of the past societal responses to the climate conditions and the resilience rate of the primary subsistence under the changing socio-economic conditions.
State-of-the-Art Characteriza?on of Atmosphere: Aerosols and Reactive Trace Gases (SACA-ACTRIS)
Provider: Ministerstvo školství mládeže a tělovýchovy
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: xxx
Annotation of project:
The project aims to strengthen cooperation between Czech and Swiss partners within the LRI ACTRIS ERIC through knowledge transfer, adoption of best practices in experimentation and modelling, and exchange of scientists.
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: xxx
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The project aims to strengthen cooperation between Czech and Swiss partners within the LRI ACTRIS ERIC through knowledge transfer, adoption of best practices in experimentation and modelling, and exchange of scientists.
Innovative technologies cross scales to disentangle carbon dioxide and evapotranspiration fluxes of forests – INETFLUX
Provider: Ministerstvo školství mládeže a tělovýchovy
Coordinating recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: Eddy Covariance, Machine learning, Carbon and Water flux partitioning, Stable carbon isotope Isotope/Sap flow technique, Tree rings, Laser ablation, High-resolution automatic dendrometers, Tissue heat balance technique, Airborne remote sensing, forest.
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The INETFLUX project will connect Czech and Swiss research institutions that are part of ESFRI ICOS ERIC, with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation, deepening international integration, and building the capacity of the CzeCOS research infrastructure. The project will focus on research aimed at understanding carbon and water fluxes in different forest ecosystems and how they change under conditions of climate change. The cooperation will focus specifically on the net ecosystem exchange of carbon dioxide (NEE) and evapotranspiration (ET), which are key processes determining the role of forests as carbon sinks and their capacity to modulate the land-surface energy balance through transpiration. Both processes are increasingly affected by droughts, heatwaves, and water stress. The research objective of the project is to develop and validate new approaches for partitioning NEE and ET into their individual components—gross primary production (GPP) and ecosystem respiration, as well as transpiration and evaporation—and to identify the environmental drivers that regulate these processes. This will be achieved by combining advanced methods across spatial scales: isotopic analyses and sap flow measurements at the level of individual trees; eddy covariance observations of energy and matter fluxes at the stand level, analyzed through machine learning approaches (XGB algorithm, SHAP values); and remote sensing techniques with high spatial and spectral resolution. The project targets three contrasting sites (Davos, Bílý Kříž, Lanžhot), representing different climatic conditions and species compositions. This setup enables detailed comparative analyses of forest responses to climate variability and extremes, with a particular focus on drought.
Coordinating recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: Eddy Covariance, Machine learning, Carbon and Water flux partitioning, Stable carbon isotope Isotope/Sap flow technique, Tree rings, Laser ablation, High-resolution automatic dendrometers, Tissue heat balance technique, Airborne remote sensing, forest.
Annotation of project:
The INETFLUX project will connect Czech and Swiss research institutions that are part of ESFRI ICOS ERIC, with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation, deepening international integration, and building the capacity of the CzeCOS research infrastructure. The project will focus on research aimed at understanding carbon and water fluxes in different forest ecosystems and how they change under conditions of climate change. The cooperation will focus specifically on the net ecosystem exchange of carbon dioxide (NEE) and evapotranspiration (ET), which are key processes determining the role of forests as carbon sinks and their capacity to modulate the land-surface energy balance through transpiration. Both processes are increasingly affected by droughts, heatwaves, and water stress. The research objective of the project is to develop and validate new approaches for partitioning NEE and ET into their individual components—gross primary production (GPP) and ecosystem respiration, as well as transpiration and evaporation—and to identify the environmental drivers that regulate these processes. This will be achieved by combining advanced methods across spatial scales: isotopic analyses and sap flow measurements at the level of individual trees; eddy covariance observations of energy and matter fluxes at the stand level, analyzed through machine learning approaches (XGB algorithm, SHAP values); and remote sensing techniques with high spatial and spectral resolution. The project targets three contrasting sites (Davos, Bílý Kříž, Lanžhot), representing different climatic conditions and species compositions. This setup enables detailed comparative analyses of forest responses to climate variability and extremes, with a particular focus on drought.
ABiLAS
Provider: CESNET
Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: xxx
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Airborne laser scanning (ALS) provides detailed information on the structure of forest ecosystems, enabling effective monitoring of above-ground biomass (AGB). Modern ALS data processing methods combine analytical approaches from remote sensing (RS) and machine learning (ML), allowing for more accurate AGB estimations. The automation of this approach and its implementation into a web-based environment will lead to the expansion of the EnviLAB platform with a new module ABiLAS for processing ALS data using ML methods. This module will include a database of synthetic data for training ML algorithms and a user interface for uploading and analyzing custom ALS data. The outputs will be available to both experts and the general public, contributing to the effective monitoring of forest ecosystems and adaptation to climate change.
Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: xxx
Annotation of project:
Airborne laser scanning (ALS) provides detailed information on the structure of forest ecosystems, enabling effective monitoring of above-ground biomass (AGB). Modern ALS data processing methods combine analytical approaches from remote sensing (RS) and machine learning (ML), allowing for more accurate AGB estimations. The automation of this approach and its implementation into a web-based environment will lead to the expansion of the EnviLAB platform with a new module ABiLAS for processing ALS data using ML methods. This module will include a database of synthetic data for training ML algorithms and a user interface for uploading and analyzing custom ALS data. The outputs will be available to both experts and the general public, contributing to the effective monitoring of forest ecosystems and adaptation to climate change.
The prediction system of the electricity production & consumption of rooftop photovoltaics users with respect to the electricity distribution, sale and system imbalance
Provider: Technologická agentura ČR
Coordinating recipient: Amper Savings, a.s.
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: Photovoltaics electricity forecasts; electricity consumption forecast; prosumers
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Recent policy changes allowed for more widespread use of PVE installations with capacity of up to 50 kW or even more. These installations fit roofs of family houses, small businesses and similar places. Its potential power generation is higher than their consumption during clear sky conditions and so it flows into power grid. By contrast, during overcast weather or in winter they still need to acquire power from outside power traders. This complicates power scheduling and planning for traders and could lead to deficits/surpluses within Czech national power grid. So, our proposal aims at creating an SW solution predicting the complex behavior of this client category, which is also prone to more active behavior in the power market. PID: TS02020185 FX
Coordinating recipient: Amper Savings, a.s.
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: Photovoltaics electricity forecasts; electricity consumption forecast; prosumers
Annotation of project:
Recent policy changes allowed for more widespread use of PVE installations with capacity of up to 50 kW or even more. These installations fit roofs of family houses, small businesses and similar places. Its potential power generation is higher than their consumption during clear sky conditions and so it flows into power grid. By contrast, during overcast weather or in winter they still need to acquire power from outside power traders. This complicates power scheduling and planning for traders and could lead to deficits/surpluses within Czech national power grid. So, our proposal aims at creating an SW solution predicting the complex behavior of this client category, which is also prone to more active behavior in the power market. PID: TS02020185 FX
Enhancing Climate Data Cooperation for Evidencebased Adaptation Policy Making in the Danube Region
Provider: Interreg Danube Region
Recipient: Municipality of Ajdovščina
Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Recipient: CENIA
Recipient: Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute
Recipient: Slovenian Environment Agency
Coordinating recipient: Hungarian Meteorological Service
Keywords: adaptation, climate change, Danube Region
Web of the project: https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/danube-adapt
Annotation of project:
The Danube-ADAPT project aims to create harmonised data availability and knowledge in the Danube Region to support evidence-based climate adaptation policy making by strengthening the cooperation of key actors of the region and developing a territorially integrated climatological baseline database, a common vulnerability assessment framework, both tailored to the region, as well as a set of tools, namely the Danube Region Adaptation Policy Support Platform, to facilitate policy integration. This project is supported by the Interreg Danube Region Programme co-funded by the European Union. Project budget is 2 641 914 Euro of which Interreg funds are 2 113 531 Euro.
Recipient: Municipality of Ajdovščina
Recipient: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Recipient: CENIA
Recipient: Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute
Recipient: Slovenian Environment Agency
Coordinating recipient: Hungarian Meteorological Service
Keywords: adaptation, climate change, Danube Region
Web of the project: https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/danube-adapt
Annotation of project:
The Danube-ADAPT project aims to create harmonised data availability and knowledge in the Danube Region to support evidence-based climate adaptation policy making by strengthening the cooperation of key actors of the region and developing a territorially integrated climatological baseline database, a common vulnerability assessment framework, both tailored to the region, as well as a set of tools, namely the Danube Region Adaptation Policy Support Platform, to facilitate policy integration. This project is supported by the Interreg Danube Region Programme co-funded by the European Union. Project budget is 2 641 914 Euro of which Interreg funds are 2 113 531 Euro.
Integrated strategies for reservoirs to maintain water quality under climate change
Provider: Ministerstvo zemědělství
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: water quality; drinking water reservoirs; climate change; river basin management
Annotation of project:
Climate scenarios say the hydrolog. balance in Central Europe will worsen during the 21st century. Prolonged growing seasons and adaptive measures will lead to higher evapotranspiration, decrease in baseflow, extreme events will rise. This will lead to reduced dilution of treated wastewater and impacts on water supply reservoirs (WSR). The aim of the project is to (i) categorize the threats to all WSR in Czechia by combining remote sensing and insitu data; (ii) apply complex hydrodynamic and hydrochem. models on key WSR (Švihov, Vír, Vrchlice) and prepare an estimate of water quality parameters of WSR; (iii) link these parameters with remote sensed data to estimate water quality at any WSR in Czechia; (iv) predict w. quantity and quality of WSR for future climat. conditions.
Another participant in the project: Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v. v. i.
Keywords: water quality; drinking water reservoirs; climate change; river basin management
Annotation of project:
Climate scenarios say the hydrolog. balance in Central Europe will worsen during the 21st century. Prolonged growing seasons and adaptive measures will lead to higher evapotranspiration, decrease in baseflow, extreme events will rise. This will lead to reduced dilution of treated wastewater and impacts on water supply reservoirs (WSR). The aim of the project is to (i) categorize the threats to all WSR in Czechia by combining remote sensing and insitu data; (ii) apply complex hydrodynamic and hydrochem. models on key WSR (Švihov, Vír, Vrchlice) and prepare an estimate of water quality parameters of WSR; (iii) link these parameters with remote sensed data to estimate water quality at any WSR in Czechia; (iv) predict w. quantity and quality of WSR for future climat. conditions.
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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.
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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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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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