Shortly after our foundation in 2010, we brought The Federated States of Micronesia into a groundbreaking transboundary legal proceedings - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Prunéřov II coal-fired power plant in the Czech Republic, citing concerns over climate change. We provided legal support throughout the landmark proceedings.
From 2011 to 2019, our efforts in Gubin in Poland led to the abandonment of large coal mining projects, showcasing impactful environmental advocacy and legal successes.
When new EU emission standards were introduced in 2017, we launched a full-scale legal battle to force Czech and Polish coal power plants to comply. Our efforts prevented a staggering 1500 kg of mercury pollution and secured crucial phase-out commitments. Building on this success, we brought our hard-won experience to the European Commission, shaping the revised Industrial Emissions Directive.
Our long term activities in Turów coal mine case lead to the CJEU supporting the Czech Republic's application concerning the imminent threat posed by the Turow to the local communities and their drinking water sources.
We lent our legal expertise to a Climate litigation that in 2022 succeeded in the municipal court in Prague. The court affirmed that the state should take the necessary measures to slow down climate change.
Over time, we are increasingly focusing on creating opportunities for the development of renewable energy sources and introducing solutions in the energy sector that have a positive impact on society as a whole. These activities lead to the establishment of the Community Energy Union (UKEN) in 2022. In 2023 our advocacy activities lead to adoption of a new energy law that allows electricity sharing in the Czech Republic. Currently, we focus on refining the regulatory framework for community energy and decentralization.