Transforming Czech cities into green cities: legal frameworks for urban biodiversity and heat management

• Authors: Jiří Vodička
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

The article delves into the impact of climate change on Czech cities and evaluates their preparedness for future challenges. It highlights the significant temperature rise since 1960 and the consequent emergence of heat islands in urban areas, underscoring the urgency for adopting the green cities concept. Through a detailed examination of policies and strategies for urban biodiversity and heat management the article assesses the potential legal instruments facilitating the transition towards sustainable urban development. It emphasises the critical role of municipalities and the private sector in implementing adaptive measures to combat climate change effects, presenting an analysis of the legal framework and practical initiatives in place.

Keywords

EN

climate change; green cities; spatial planning; urban biodiversity; urban heat management

Discipline

• LAW_&_ADMINISTRATION: LAW & ADMINISTRATION

• Publisher: Institute of State and Law, Czech Academy of Sciences
• Journal: The Lawyer Quarterly
• Year: 2024
• Volume: 14
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 497-508
• Document type: ARTICLE

Contributors

author

Jiří Vodička

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