Prague councilors have approved subsidies worth 23.7 million CZK to support new greenery and the revitalization of water features in municipal districts across the city.

The funding will back projects including tree planting, the creation of flowery meadows, and the restoration of courtyards and ponds.

Sixteen projects across thirteen city districts will benefit from the subsidies. Selection followed an open call to all districts, with expert evaluations focusing on the readiness and feasibility of each project.

The initiatives form part of Prague’s wider environmental strategy under the Climate Plan, approved in 2021. According to the Prague Zero Emissions Mission website, the plan commits the city to a 45% reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2030, focusing on five key areas: energy, buildings, transport, the circular economy, and climate adaptation.

In adopting the Climate Plan, Prague has pledged to move away from fossil fuels in energy production, transport, and industry.

“The Climate Plan requires collaboration across multiple sectors, and city districts are key partners in this effort,” said Deputy Mayor for the Environment and Climate Plan Jana Komrsková. “Thanks to the subsidies, districts can implement projects that residents will soon see and appreciate. These include a new water feature in Jezerka Park in Prague 4, as well as the revitalization of courtyards, tree planting, and the creation of meadows for pollinators.”

One of the major projects is the restoration of a dysfunctional pond and stream in Jezerka Park, with an estimated cost of 8 million CZK. According to the Strategy for Adaptation of the Capital City of Prague to Climate Change, the revitalization will help cool the surrounding environment naturally, manage rainwater more efficiently, and enhance the park’s recreational value.

Other districts have already begun similar efforts. Flower meadows have been established in Prague 2, 4, and 12, and new trees were planted last year in Prague 2 and Prague 7.

Looking ahead, City Hall plans to plant 900 new trees, selecting species more resilient to heatwaves and droughts, conditions expected to become more frequent with climate change. According to a City Hall press release, the selection includes species not commonly planted in the Czech Republic, chosen specifically for their climate resilience.

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