However, the tasks that organizations set out are much wider and more ambitious.
- They struggle for legislative changes that would lead to the protection of all people’s health against pollution, or to the reduction of waste quantity.
- They care for some of the rarest parts of Czech nature.
- They defend concerns of local people and nature protection in deciding on large constructions or handling green areas and landscape.They build and operate nature trails.
- They provide ecological awareness and education.They cooperate with villages in introducing ecologically efficient projects.
It is important is to keep these organizations independent and impartial toward the state, industry and pressure groups.
In autumn 2005, Czech ecological organizations agreed on an ethical code, a valid version of which can be found on the Green Circle Civil Association website.
Most important organizations and their focus
Czech Union for Nature Conservation - the largest environmental non-governmental organization in the Czech Republic. It brings together people interested in nature conservation and environmental issues. It currently has almost 10,000 members.
The Czech Eco-Counceling Network - the network advocates preventive care of the environment and supports cooperation and communication among local government, public administration, scientific research and the public and commercial sectors.
The Czech Environmental Partnership Foundation - the foundation supports environmental projects in all regions of the Czech Republic. It provides grants, organizes fellowships, workshops and seminars and actively participates in environmental projects.
Arnika - organization struggling to improve the state of environment, protect it against pollution, and protect and restore nature values of the Czech Republic within a European context.
Děti Země (Children of the Earth) – the mission of this organization is to protect nature and the living environment of man, while strengthening the bond between men and the landscape. It focuses on work in regions and support of those who are willing to defend their living environment.
Greenpeace CZ – international ecological organization aiming to protect the living environment by peacable means and offering solutions that are key for a healthy and safe future.
Hnutí Brontosaurus (Brontosaurus Movement) – education of children and young people encouraging behavior and actions that are considerate toward environment
Hnutí Duha (Rainbow Movement) – proposes and advocates solutions that will enable the reduction of pollution and production of waste, reduce contamination of foodstuffs and water with toxic substances, protect natural wealth, preserve the character of the landscape and avoid risks of global climate changes.
Rosa (Dew) – company for ecological information and activities that tries to spread ideas of harmony between man and nature, together with the principle of everlasting sustainability.