Nearly CZK 1 billion of EU grants going to environment projects

Almost CZK 1 billion in European Union grants is to go toward flood prevention measures, redevelopment and the securing of unstable slopes in the Czech Republic, the Ministry of the Environment said on Thursday. Minister Richard Brabec said such problems were a priority as the impact of climate change had become more apparent in recent years. His office has just approved around 200 projects in those areas throughout the country.

Author: Ian Willoughby