12,100-year-old volcanic ash reveals a long-term influence of Icelandic volcanism on the climate in Czechia Published: Wednesday 30.9.2026 New study finds volcanic ash from an ancient Icelandic eruption preserved in lake sediments in the Bohemian Forest, Czechia. What does this mean?
Welcome to our V4 project! Published: Thursday 24.9.2026 In August 2026, we launched the international research project “Soil mesofauna as indicator of value and changes in transborder alpine habitats of V4 countries”, supported under Visegrad Grant No. 22530202. The project brings together researchers and national park administrations from Czechia, Slovakia and Poland to study alpine soil biodiversity and the effects of climate change and tourism.
Junior Faculty Conference 2026 Published: Monday 7.9.2026 We are delighted to invite you to the Junior Faculty Conference 2026, taking place on Friday, 25 September 2026.
Will we rediscover Kunstidamaeus nivalis? Published: Monday 31.8.2026 Described from the highest elevations of the High Tatras in 1902, the rare oribatid mite Kunstidamaeus nivalis has been recorded only twice since. Our project will search for this iconic alpine species in the locations where it was first described.
Our first fieldwork is behind us! Published: Sunday 30.8.2026 On 24–25 August 2026, the ALPSOILV4 team carried out its first soil sampling at Králický Sněžník / Śnieżnik Kłodzki and in the Krkonoše / Karkonosze Mountains. The fieldwork focused on alpine habitats exposed to different levels of tourist pressure.
Environment Day with the President Published: Wednesday 19.8.2026 On Tuesday, August 18, Institute for Environmental Studies staff members Ladislav Miko and Jiří Reif attended "Environment Day with the President," an event hosted by President Petr Pavel at Lány Castle. At the event, scientists, representatives from companies and non-governmental organizations, and influencers discussed the current challenges facing environmental protection.