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When Biodiversity Meets Finance: Hynek Roubík on Building a Business Model for Nature

Can biodiversity protection become not only a moral and ecological imperative, but also a sound investment opportunity? As climate finance gains momentum and sustainability moves to the center of boardroom agendas, a key question is emerging: how can we finance nature in a way that is credible, measurable, and economically viable in the long term?

FTZ Grand Science Slam: science meets creativity

On Thursday, 18 December, the second edition of the FTZ Grand Science Slam took place at the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague. Six contestants faced a challenging task: to present their research in just five minutes, using only one slide, while r

Upcoming FTZ Open Days: join us this January

The Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (FTZ), CZU Prague, invites prospective students and the public to its upcoming Open Days, taking place on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 January, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

New Issue of the Tropical Newsletter

The Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague presents a new issue of its newsletter, offering a summary of the most important events and achievements from the past half of 2025.

Celebrating 20 Years of FTZ Cooperation with Moldova

The Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (FTZ), Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU Prague) will mark an important milestone this December — 20 years of its contribution to the educational and agricultural sectors of Moldova, and two decades of long-lasting cooperation with Moldovan academic and institutional partners.

FTZ Student Receives the Prestigious Josef Hlávka Award and the Prof. Stoklasa Award

A remarkable achievement for our faculty! Şeyma S. Celina, a PhD student at the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, has been awarded both the Josef Hlávka Award and the Prof. Stoklasa Award.

Erasmus+ — Call for Applications for Long-Term Study Stays

The Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences is launching a new Erasmus+ call for long-term study stays in the academic year 2026/2027. Students can once again apply for a semester abroad at one of our partner universities across Europe and gain valuable experience that connects education, research, and international practice.

SmartAgriCambodia: Why processing and packaging matter for Cambodia’s future?

Cambodia’s agriculture is a limitless source of various plant-based food commodities and their value chain all the way to the costumers is full of hurdles how to prolong their shelf life and how to process them so that they get to the plate in their best form possible. And in which cover, because packaging is not just about looks – it is about culture, sustainability and market success. These were the key messages from the recent five-day training on “Processing, Storage, Packaging & Marketing of Plant-Based Products” held at the National University of Battambang (NUBB). The training brought together 30 professionals and students from Cambodia’s agrifood sector to explore how better processing and packaging can transform local food systems. 

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