Summary of LIFE Malopolska – June 2025!

Excellence Centre coordinates activities aimed at strengthening the implementation of the Air Quality Plan (for Malopolska Region). It provides continuous support and training for Ecomenagers across all key areas. Tools supporting the work of Ecomenagers are also developed within the Centre.

Key events:

• On June 2, representatives of the Excellence Centre participated in training on the use and practical application of the Central Register of Building Emissions at the municipal level. The training was organized for Ecomenagers, municipal officials, and municipal guards who use CEEB in their work.
• From June 6 to 8, the national finals of the 40th Ecological Knowledge Olympiad took place. The Olympiad aims to raise the knowledge and responsibility of the younger generation regarding the state and protection of the environment. The event aligns with the goals of the LIFE Małopolska in a Healthy Atmosphere project, which promotes ecological and climate awareness among residents. This year’s edition of the Olympiad brought together nearly 18,000 students from across Poland, with approximately 170 participants in the final. The event was funded by the LIFE EKOMAŁOPOLSKA and LIFE Małopolska in a Healthy Atmosphere projects, as well as partially by the Ministry of National Education.

• From June 9 to 12, members of the Air Protection Group, coordinated by the Ministry of Climate and Environment, participated in a study visit to Madrid. The trip was organized under the project “Partnership: Environment for Development” and aimed to exchange knowledge and best practices in air protection with Spanish institutions, as well as to develop participants’ competencies in implementing EU regulations. The experience exchange between Poland and Spain represents a valuable element in the development of a common European policy for clean air, climate change mitigation, and the protection of citizens’ health.

• On June 17, representatives of the Excellence Centre participated in the webinar “Tackling Energy Poverty: How Local Governments and Aid Institutions Can Support the Poorest.” The webinar provided an opportunity to learn from the practices of two municipalities that effectively address the challenges of energy poverty. Both presentations were complemented by a talk from Kamila Gawrońska-Dickson of Krakow Smog Alert, focusing on the new publication titled “Good Anti-Smog Practices – A Handbook for Municipalities,” which includes a chapter dedicated to the issue of energy poverty.

• On June 24, a working meeting was held with representatives of the Main Office of Building Control regarding the organization of workshops for Ecomenagers on the use of CEEB.

Representatives of the Excellence Centre took part in additional webinars from the series “Meeting with a National Energy Conservation Agency expert.”

• June 4 – “Fire and acoustic aspects in the use of thermal insulation in buildings”
• June 18 – “Implementation of the EED Directive regarding the energy management obligation”

C2. Excellence Centre
“Eco-intervention” application

In June, 315 reports were submitted via the application, which is also available on the website.

Breakdown:

• 135 reports concerning air pollution,
• 49 reports of illegal dumping sites,
• 117 reports of sewage discharge and waste dumping,
• 14 reports classified as “other”.

The Excellence Centre responded to over 30 inquiries addressed to the Marshal Office of the Malopolska Region via email, as well as 15 phone inquiries.