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The university won the price in the categoty Administration for the third time (also in the years 2008 and 2010).[5]
The university won the price in the categoty Administration for the third time (also in the years 2008 and 2010).[5]


== Situation in the Czech Republic and first steps to solving it (possible outline) ==
== Situation in the Czech Republic and a possible outline of the Green University project ==


When considering applying the Austrian model of a carbon neutral university to Czech circumstances, one must take into account the situation in our country. Austria have a long history of putting sustainable development issues into practice whereas the Czech Republic has not met many of the stated priorities yet. [7] [8]. While Austria is well-known for its long and positive approach to sustainable development concept and renewable sources of energy, the Czech Republic is much more dependent on fossil fuels.  
When considering applying the Austrian model of a carbon neutral university to Czech circumstances, one must take into account the situation in our country. Austria have a long history of putting sustainable development issues into practice whereas the Czech Republic has not met many of the stated priorities yet. [7] [8]. While Austria is well-known for its long and positive approach to sustainable development concept and renewable sources of energy, the Czech Republic is much more dependent on fossil fuels.