PILSEN REGION

A region located in the south-west of the Czech Republic bordering Bavaria. It is home to around 580 thousand inhabitants. The centre of the region is the city of Pilsen with 170 thousand inhabitants, 100 km from the capital city of Prague. The region is home to a number of major companies, the most famous being Pilsner Urquell. Due to the lower population density of the region, with the exception of Pilsen and its surroundings, it is one of the most densely forested regions in the Czech Republic.

Political Representative

Josef Bernard

Deputy Governor for the Environment and Agriculture

Description of Environmental Challenges of the Region

• Water retention and adaptation to climate change
• Protecting existing and creating new habitats
• Environmental education and awareness
• Improving water infrastructure

ENCORE Engagement

• Since 2010 - member of the ENCORE network and of the ENCORE Steering Group
• March 2011 – Pilsen Region hosted Steering Group meeting in Pilsen
• June 2023 – Pilsen Region hosted Steering Group meeting in Pilsen

Projects

• Zdravá krajina (Healthy Landscape)- Website

ENCORE-Team in Pilsen Region

Mr. Martin Plíhal

Head of the Department of Environment; Regional Authority of the Pilsen Region
E-mail: martin.plihal@plzensky-kraj.cz

Mrs. Veronika Jirková

Head of the Department of Environment; Regional Authority of the Pilsen Region
E-mail: veronika.jirkova@plzensky-kraj.cz