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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10. 8. 2021

Lower taxes for a green city

Katowice, as one of the cities worth following, focuses on ecology and environmental protection.

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21. 7. 2021

Protect yourself from the sun with the online tool!

Climate change affects us every day. Can IT tools help us deal with the burdensome manifestations of such changes? The example from Spain shows that it is possible but also not that simple...

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2. 6. 2021

Bee Path – How to bring bees back to cities?

Ljubljana, Slovenia, came up with an interesting idea to show urban residents the importance of pollinators. They bet on a practical demonstration and a place where people can learn everything important and interesting about bees. Initially, it was just about the path supporting urban beekeepers. Today, however, more and more cities are getting involved, and there is even a new BeePathNet initiative trying to bring urban beekeeping to other European cities.

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