Significant GHG reductions, especially over the 1990s
CO2 intensity remain among the highest in the OECD because of fossil fuel use in energy industries
Figure 2.3: Sanitary logging to contain insect infestation has increased LULUCF GHG-emissions
Achieving long-term climate goals will require accelerating emission reductions
The share of renewables is low
A relatively large share of Czechs disagree that climate change is a serious problem
Czech households are very vulnerable to high energy prices
Figure 2.8: Progress in environmental policy stringency stalled in the 2010s
Raising the EPS can significantly reduce CO2-emissions
Reaching the EU’s Fit-for-55 necessitate a rapid tightening of environmental policies
Czech GHG-emissions outside the ETS have fallen only slightly
Effective carbon rates are among the lowest in the OECD
Figure 2.13: Coal remains core to the energy mix
Cumbersome and lengthy processes hamper green investments
Environmental R&D spending is relatively low
Figure 2.16: Heating consumption in residential spaces is high
More environmentally friendly vehicles can help reduce transport CO2 emissions
Poorer households spend a larger share on energy
Labour reallocation will continue with some regions and sectors more at risk
Spending on training programmes is low
Adult training should be geared towards workers with less education
The automotive sector is a driver of value added and is relatively CO2-efficient
Electric and hybrid electric make up a large share of the European car market
There is room to reduce the administrative burden on start-ups