Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic

Chemical contamination in Šumava National Park

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Šumava National Park prepares major cleanup of contaminated military site

A major ecological crisis has been identified in the Šumava National Park at the former Dobrá Voda military site, involving approximately 1,000 tons of contaminated soil and 200 barrels of highly toxic chemicals. These s

Czech drought worsens, Central Europe water strain

7 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Czech environmentalists call for aid to protect aquatic life from drought

The drought that first crippled Czech water supplies in 2023 re‑emerged in August 2026, leaving several villages without tap water and forcing the use of tankers in the Brno region. While the shortage extends across Cent

EU packaging reforms and anti-greenwashing implementation

42 clusters · 197 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: EU EmpCo Directive to ban unsubstantiated green claims

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), operational since 12 August 2026, continues to face criticism regarding its administrative burden on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). While the regulation

Moravian Karst UNESCO World Heritage bid

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Moravian Karst caves undergo expert review for potential UNESCO listing

The Czech Ministry of the Environment is conducting an expert assessment to determine if the Punkevní and Kateřinská caves, along with the Macocha Abyss, meet the criteria for UNESCO World Heritage listing. This prelimin