Kment P. , Krepl V.
Abstract
The objective of this study is to determine the relation of inhabitants of Central Asia towards the environment on a basis of theories of social sciences and propose future trends
of the environmental development aid in this region. Main social theories dealing with this relation are theory of post-materialism, new environmental paradigm and grid/group theory.
The ecological footprint of countries of Central Asia correlates with their human development index. Since 2002, 13 development projects of the Czech Republic have passed in Central
Asia. Two of them can be classified as environmental projects - they are aimed at achieving of specific targets of seventh Millennium Development Goal. A realization of development
project consisting in plastic wrapping buy-out and continuation of development projects consisting in drinking water cleaning can be recommended for Central Asia.
Key words:
environment, development aid, Central Asia, social sciences, water, pollution, human development index, ecological footprint