The H2SCALE project officially launched with a kick-off meeting hosted by the Faculty of Economics at the University of Pécs, Hungary. This foundational event brought together partners from the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovenia, and Hungary to discuss the shared vision and strategic goals for advancing hydrogen technologies, renewable energy systems, and sustainable mobility solutions. The H2SCALE project focuses on building a robust foundation for hydrogen ecosystems across regions

BRT Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hynek Roubik, recently traveled to Pursat, Cambodia, to participate in the culmination of the Vermiculture Based Sustainable Organic Innovative Livelihood (V-Soil) Project. This transformative initiative was a collaboration between ADRA Cambodia, the Pursat Provincial Departments of Agriculture and Commerce, and various international partners including the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague.

The closing event, held at the Pursat Provincial Department of Commerce’s meeting hall, was attended by 71 participants, including government officials, agricultural experts, and local stakeholders. The meeting focused on sharing the results of the V-Soil Project and discussing sustainability strategies for the future. Multiple officials expressed their support of the project and stated their commitment to supporting farmers in their goal of a more sustainable future in Cambodia.

Overall, the V-Soil project provided farmers with skills and resources to implement vermiculture-based sustainable practices to boost yields, reduce environmental impact, and inspire future generations. It’s a movement which redefined agriculture while planting seeds for a greener Cambodia!

Additional resources:

• BRT field visit blog: HERE
• Pursat Television local media coverage: HERE
• ADRA press release: HERE
• ADRA Cambodia project video: HERE

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The 5th International Multidisciplinary Conference for Young Researchers (MCYR) 2024 conference, held at the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU), gathered young researchers worldwide for an engaging and collaborative exploration into Resilience in the Face of Global Challenges (this year’s theme). Organized by the BRT, MCYR 2024 created an inclusive environment where attendees could share research findings, exchange ideas, and build networks that cross disciplinary boundaries, reflecting the need for unified action in today’s globalized world.

BioResources and Technology Division (BRT) senior researcher Assoc Prof. Dr. Yelizaveta Chernysh and BRT director Assoc Prof. Dr. Hynek Roubík recently published an article in Water Resources Management. Today, water ecosystems are threatened by water pollution problems (e.g. eutrophication, micropollutants, microplastics, etc.), increasing water demand, and increased probability of extraordinary events (e.g., fish poisoning, floods, etc.). When bodies of water become contaminated, their value for fisheries diminishes, and they may no longer meet the requirements for agricultural use, thereby disrupting key ecosystem services.

From October 1 to October 4, 2024, representatives of the Universities—members of the consortium implementing the ERASMUS +KA 2 CBHE project “Universities Communities: strengthening cooperation” UNICOM N.101083077—familiarized themselves with the activities of the Czech University of Life Sciences (Prague, the Czech Republic).

During the study visit, there was an active exchange of experience regarding the ways to implement the third mission of Universities and the role of Universities as “catalysts” of positive changes in their communities and society. The event participants considered the strategies, initiatives and partnerships that had enabled the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague to make a significant impact on the life of the local community.