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How Cities Can Use Green Infrastructure Against Climate Change
On Strossmayerovo náměstí in Prague 7, the Technical Road Administration (TSK) has started planting 17 Julian alder trees, selected for their resilience to man-made climate change.
I spoke with Katarína Svitková, Associate Research Fellow at the EUROPEUM Institute of Foreign Policy, about this project as a case study for what Czechia can do differently to combat extreme weather conditions in its cities.
I thought I would feature that interview here since a lot of you seem to be interested in the Czech Republic’s (also called Czechia’s) role in Europe and beyond.
So, let’s have a look at some of the developments and what’s being done to make the city more green.
Heat waves have become increasingly common in recent years, negatively impacting people’s lives. Urban areas face particular challenges during heat waves due to the effects of buildings and infrastructure. Materials like concrete absorb heat during the day and fail to cool sufficiently at night, exacerbating high temperatures for city residents.
Given these challenges, Svitková argues that Czech municipalities are underprepared when it comes to the increasing number of extreme weather conditions, including heatwaves.
“Generally, [we are unprepared]…
