Center for Socio-Economic Research on Environmental Policy Impact Assessment
We are a research center that will ensure long-term professional capacity for socio-economic research in the field of the environment.
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Our article in Nature Climate Change – The Middle swing voters who decide Europe’s climate policy
Our researchers, Milan Ščasný and Iva Zvěřinová, co-authored a new article published in Nature Climate Change. The findings suggest that die-hard supporters or opponents don’t determine climate policy support in Europe; rather, it hinges on a large “conditional middle” (33%). What drives this group is not political orientation or general

A database of public opinion polls on the environment has been launched
A new web database called “Czechs and the Environment” contains the results of public opinion polls on the environment. The database is intended for both the general public and the professional community and is freely available at: https://postoje.cz/. Here you will find graphs and underlying data from extensive representative questionnaire

Pilot testing of support for meat-free meals in Charles University cafeterias
From November 25 to December 12, 2025, pilot testing of support for meat-free meals will take place in three selected Charles University cafeterias. As part of a pilot test, we are offering a discount of CZK 15 on meat-free meals in some cafeterias. In two cafeterias, information leaflets and videos
