Minister of Environment launched in Krakow public consultation of National Air Quality Plan

Polish Minister of Environment Maciej Grabowski presented in Krakow objectives of the National Air Quality Plan – a strategic document at the government level to solve the problem of air pollution.
Marshal of the Malopolska Region Marek Sowa presented possibility of co-financing actions from Regional Operational Programme of the Malopolska Region 2014-2020, which allocated with a total of 420 million euros to emission reduction.
Already implemented actions in reducing emissions summed up Wojciech Kozak, Deputy Marshal of the Malopolska Region, who also emphasized the importance of planned implementation of LIFE Integrated Project in Małopolska.
Invited representatives of authorities and organisations signed the “Agreement for clean air” declaring their willingness to cooperate to improve air quality in Poland.

Małopolska Region on behalf of 44 co-beneficiaries formally request the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management for co-funding LIFE Integrated Project for Małopolska in amount of about 5 million euro (30% of eligible costs).

Submitting full proposal to the European Commission for funding 60% of project costs from LIFE financial instrument is planned by 17th of April.