Summary of LIFE Malopolska – October 2024!

The competence centre coordinates activities to strengthen the implementation of the Air Protection Programme. It provides continuous support and training for eco-managers in all relevant fields. The centre also develops tools to support the work of the eco-managers.

Highlights:

On 10 October, the Competence Centre, which implements the tasks of the LIFE-IP MAŁOPOLSKA project, hosted the project monitor, Stanisław Tworek. During the October meeting, an evaluation of the LIFE-IP MAŁOPOLSKA project was carried out, the progress of the work was discussed, and the project’s action plan for the coming months was discussed. Although the project is coming to an end, the support model developed will be continued by the Małopolska Region. The Competence Centre is proceeding with the development and subsequent implementation of the so-called After LIFE Plan, through which activities to improve air quality in the region will continue.

On 15 October, the team of the LIFE Malopolska in a Healthy Atmosphere project participated in a conference entitled ‘Climate education beyond the schemes’ in Kraków. The event was aimed at teachers and environmental and climate educators, with the aim of demonstrating innovative methods for teaching about climate change.

The conference ‘Central European Air Quality LIFE IP Project Networking Workshop’ took place on 16-18 October. The meeting was attended by representatives of 4 LIFE projects from Hungary, Slovakia and Poland. Each of the invited projects presented the activities and results achieved by their LIFE projects. The event was an opportunity to make contacts, build partnerships and inspire each other in the field of air quality improvement.

On 16 October, an online meeting of the working group on air protection took place within the framework of the project ‘Partnership: Environment for Development’ under the Ministry of Climate and Environment. The topic of the meeting was information on air quality in Poland.
A ceremonial conference entitled ‘Energy transformation – challenges, opportunities and prospects’ was held in Warsaw on 16 October. The ‘Energy Transformation – Challenges, Opportunities and Perspectives’ conference provided a platform for a multi-faceted discussion on the condition of the Polish energy sector, the opportunities and chances that arise with the launch of successive programmes and aid funds for the transformation.

On 19 October, a picnic entitled ‘Western Małopolska – A mine of opportunities’ was held on the market square in Oświęcim. Specialists from the Marshal’s Office were waiting at information stands, sharing practical information about subsidies for replacing furnaces, installing renewable energy sources and answering questions about applying for support. Thanks to their guidance, participants learned how to successfully go through the application and settlement process – key stages that can open the door to the implementation of green projects in their homes.

The 3rd meeting of the Copernicus Atmospheric Monitoring Service National Collaborative Programme (CAMS NCP) was held on 23 October. The main topic of discussion was the impact of air pollution on health. Participants also addressed issues related to modern measurement and computational techniques, which are crucial in air quality assessment. The event was attended by a representative of the Competence Centre.

On 28-29, representatives of the LIFE project participated in the 2nd Distributed Energy Congress, which was organised in Cracow by the AGH University of Science and Technology. The conference was held under the motto ‘Local energy for the future’. The thematic scope of the congress covered key issues and challenges for the future of the Polish energy transition.

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’Eco-intervention’ application

In October, 566 applications were accepted through an application also available on the website

Specified:

440 reports of air pollution,
70 reports of wild dumps,
40 reports of sewage and waste discharge,
16 reports classified as ‘other’ reports,

The Competence Centre responded to more than 50 enquiries addressed to the Marshal’s Office of the Małopolska Region in the form of e-mails and 40 telephone enquiries.