State Environmental Policy of the Czech Republic 2030 with outlook to 2050

The State Environmental Policy of the Czech Republic defines priority problematic areas concerning the environment in the Czech Republic, formulates strategic and specific objectives based on these areas, and outlines their possible solutions by examples of types of measures whose implementation should lead to effective protection of the environment and its improved condition. This State Environmental Policy (“SEP 2030”) is valid until 2030, with an outlook to 2050. Its main objective is to make maximum efforts and set the direction to fulfil the following vision (for 2050): “The Czech Republic provides its citizens with a safe, healthy and resilient environment, facilitating high-quality standard of life also for the future generations. Society and the economy have adapted to climate change and consume as few non-renewable natural resources and hazardous substances as possible while making extensive use of secondary raw materials and zero-emission energy sources. Sustainable use of the landscape and biodiversity are perceived as one of the pillars of a high quality of life and contribute to the mitigation of climate change effects. The Czech Republic complies with international treaties and contributes to the global protection of the environment and sustainable development.” The topics addressed by this policy are divided into three main areas (Environment and Health, Climate-Neutral and Circular Economy, Nature and Landscape), 10 strategic objectives and 32 specific objectives (an overview is presented below). A vision for 2050 was formulated for each of the three areas.