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Cities around the world are looking for ways to adapt to increasingly frequent and intense heat waves. One of the most effective strategies is the expansion of green infrastructure, which can significantly reduce temperatures and improve the quality of life for residents. Czech cities, including Prague, are already taking the first steps towards implementing these measures, although there are still many challenges to overcome. Katarína Svitková, Associate Research Fellow at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Czech radio.
16. December 2024
As part of heatwave adaptation, cities can maintain and further develop all green spaces such as parks, tree plantations, green facades, green roofs, etc. - any kind of green space or green infrastructure in the city. That is what we are trying to do. The goal is to move the city forward and make sure it is well maintained, irrigated and able to handle the heat. At the same time, it provides the necessary shade and moisture during extremely hot days in cities.
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