Czech parents unite for climate action

Apr 5, 2025Biodiversity, Clean Energy, Climate Action, Czech Republic, Inspiring initiative, Sustainable Mobility

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From demonstration to foundation:
Czech parents unite for climate action

At the demonstration ‘Parents for Climate’ which was held in May 2019 in Liberec (a city in Czech Republic), parents, grandparents and non-parents gathered and shared their worries about the future of humankind and the environment. This led to the foundation of the initiative ‘Rodiče za klima Liberec’ (‘Parents for Climate Liberec’) whose goal is to point out problems, raise awareness in relation to climate crisis and initiate change. The initiative is led by a mother called Anna Kšírová, and includes (single) parents and elderly people as active actors for change.

Political action
The initiative cooperates with local authorities in Liberec. It initiated the Climate Council of the municipality and takes part in it. Due to the initiative’s activities, a position of energy manager within the municipality was established. Also, a Green space adoption program was approved, through which citizens can actively participate in caring about green public spaces in the city. Finally, Parents for Climate Liberec initiated a creation of a regional Climate change adaptation plan which is one of the first of its kind in Czech Republic.

Fruitful collaborations
In addition to its political engagement, the initiative organises various activities (lectures, workshops, happenings, cultural events) and participates in activities of other initiatives, such as an event where mothers sang songs while collecting signatures against spreading a coal mine in Turow. The initiative also actively participated in a campaign called Stop Dirty Money which focuses on insurance companies. The collaborations are about supporting other initiative’s activities, as well as sharing experiences and knowledge.