Empowering people to live ecologically

Apr 3, 2025Biodiversity, Clean Energy, Czech Republic, Farm to Fork, Food Security, Inspiring initiative

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Empowering people to live and work ecologically (Czech Republic)

Ekologický institute Veronica (Ecological Institute Veronica), located in Brno, Czech Republic, aims to protect nature through education, trainings and consulting. The association is registered under the Czech Union for Nature Conservation since 1991. Yet, it already started in 1986 as a local activity publishing a journal connecting culture with nature protection and raising awareness about ecology.

Focus areas
The institute focuses on protection of nature and landscapes, including protection of animals and land in both urban and rural areas; sustainable consumption; ecological operation of enterprises and institutions, pertaining to energy efficiency and biodiversity in and around buildings; and finally ecological constructions, such as passive houses, sustainable energy, energy self-sufficient towns and natural gardens.

Accessible learning about ecology
As one of their projects, the institute built an ecological training centre in Hostětín where they provide educational activities about climate protection for people with disabilities, seniors, children and the general public. The institute develops their relationship with nature, motivates them to protect the environment and shows possibilities for applying a more ecological approach in their households. In order to be accessible to anyone, the centre is adapted for people with disabilities. The institute also employs people with disabilities and others who are disadvantaged on the labour market, thus helping those who are socio-economically vulnerable.