LIFE Tree Check
... so the city doesn't burn

We help the cities of Central Europe effectively tackle the effects of climate change

When the city burns

The sun hovers over the asphalt of the street, the hot air radiating from the walls of nearby homes simply won’t go away. You can’t sleep at night nor open the windows during the day. Going somewhere means a desperate search for any sliver of shade. Life in the city is becoming unbearable. Does this sound familiar?

die from the heat every day during the heat waves

days of tropical heat can be expected every year

°C is realistic for the asphalt on our streets

A breath of fresh air

The latest invitations, analyses, research and commentary from the world of adaptation measures to climate change

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Meadow orchard of Hartmann, illustration photo by the Czech Environmental Partnership Foundation

10. 2. 2021

Green is winning 17 projects for its Green Oasis

Already the sixth year of the Green Oasis grant program in the Czech Republic, which supports more greenery and water features in cities and towns, knows its winners. This time, the commission chose from more than a hundred projects from all over the country. In the end, it picked out 17 of them. They will receive financial support from the Czech Environmental Partnership Foundation and the MOL Czech Republic. Partners will distribute over 1.4 million Czech crowns.

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2. 2. 2021

Take care of the trees even in winter

Caring for trees is just as important as planting them, even in winter. If the temperature fluctuates significantly between day and night, the trees must be protected against frost cracks.

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8. 1. 2021

People are planting tiny urban forests to boost biodiversity and fight climate change

How much space do you think you need to grow a forest?

If your answer is bigger than a couple of tennis courts, think again. Miniature forests are springing up on patches of land in urban areas around the world, often planted by local community groups using a method inspired by Japanese temples.

Urban greenery Tree Planting

Why is the city unfit to live in?

Our cities and their inhabitants have found themselves involuntarily trapped on a heat island...

What’s happening to our cities?

Urban temperatures are several degrees higher than in the surrounding countryside; scientists call this effect “urban heat island”. It is caused by a large concentration of buildings, people and cars, lots of asphalt and concrete surfaces, and not enough greenery or water. Climatic extremes like heat waves are much more pronounced in these areas than anywhere else.

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How can we cool down the city?

We can’t change the weather. But the way our cities look – yes. Our cities can undergo a transformation that will make them pleasant places to live in all year round. And each of us can be a part of it.

LIFE Tree Check is here to help with the transformation of your cities.

I want to cool down my city