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Prague is making measurable progress in climate protection and has significantly reduced its CO₂ emissions. At the same time, the latest data show that road transport in particular remains a challenge.
Prague is making progress in implementing its Climate Plan 2030 and is recording noticeable advances in climate protection. According to the latest monitoring report, CO₂ emissions have fallen by around 30 per cent since 2010 – corresponding to a reduction of more than two and a half million tonnes. The Czech capital is thus continuing its course to reduce environmental impact and further improve the quality of life for both residents and visitors.
Reductions have been achieved in almost all sectors. However, road transport remains a key issue: emissions in this area have not yet fallen. At the same time, Prague has a dense and efficient public transport network. In an international satisfaction survey by the magazine Time Out, the system ranked second worldwide in 2023. Passengers particularly value its accessibility, comparatively low fares and the efficient connections between different parts of the city.
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To make transport more sustainable, Prague has been promoting alternatives to private car use for years, particularly public transport and cycling. At the same time, the number of taxis has increased significantly in recent years and has become an important part of urban transport. In response, the city has decided to introduce stricter environmental requirements: vehicles that do not meet the EURO 6d emissions standard, in force since 2021, are to be completely phased out of taxi services by 2027.
At the same time, Prague is increasing investment in greening measures to improve air quality and reduce urban heat during the summer months. Around 52 per cent of the city’s area is already covered by green spaces, making Prague one of the greenest metropolitan areas in the world. This share is set to rise further. By the end of 2026, the city aims to plant a total of one million new trees within seven years. It has already made significant progress towards this goal: 229,900 trees were planted last year alone, bringing the total to 867,501.
More information on the Climate Plan 2030 and current progress in climate protection in Prague can be found on the city’s official website.
