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The BNP Paribas Green Film Festival is an international environmental film festival held in Krakow since 2018. It is the only environmental film festival in Poland, and one of the largest in the world. Each year, during the seven-day festival, approximately 50 films entered in the competition, and dozens of other films, are shown.

On 2 July 2024, Krakow5020 and the Carbon Footprint Foundation together held a press conference “Reasons for decarbonisation in the meetings industry?” at the ICE Krakow Congress Centre. The conference was a chance to present “Decarbonisation Strategy. From WHY to Offset.” This document was recently prepared by members of the Krakow Network, an initiative that brings together representatives of the MICE industry in Krakow.

The Mercure Krakow Fabryczna City hotel, a part of Accor Group, has joined a small group of hotels in Poland with Green Key certification. Green Key is an international certification programme for tourist facilities that meet international criteria for environmental responsibility, fostering environmental awareness among consumers and employees, and cooperation with the local community. It is a promise given by hotels to their guests that a particular facility will take steps to protect the environment.

Our city has joined 240 metropolises from 74 countries that recognize the importance of creating a sustainable urban food systems. Joining the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP) will enable, among, others future development of Kraków food policy based on the rules of green procurement and delivery executed by municipal institutions. Creating a city farm for Krakowians is planned to be the next step.   

The “Open Data” tab can now be found on the website of the Public Transport Authority (ZTP) in Krakow. All users can browse information related to the authority's operations. The database will be reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis.

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As the congress industry, we recognise the importance of the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in building a strong and thriving global community. Our involvement is rooted in the belief that everyone, regardless of their background or identity, should enjoy equal opportunities. We hope that by adopting these values we can offer events that are not only successful, but also positively impact the local community.

The Krakow Convention Bureau, part of the Tourism Department of the Municipality of Krakow, supports the local industry and event organisers with implementing sustainable solutions during their events, as well as with strategic and ongoing tasks.

Krakow has been consistently pursuing climate neutrality for years, by implementing sectoral programmes in various areas, for instance to increase renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and access to transportation. Representatives of all communities, local self-government organisations, businesses and residents are invited to participate in climate and environment initiatives.

It’s that time of year again when to make the most of the spring weather and some additional days off we like to spend time close to nature, often by the water. In our search for pristine nature, we often come across unpleasant surprises – in rivers, lakes and other water bodies, as well as along their banks. Illegally dumped bags with rubbish, barbecue leftovers, and traces of detergents used to wash cars that leave multicolor film floating on the surface of the water. Such views can ruin your well-deserved relaxation. That’s why we would like to remind everybody that we are all responsible for taking care of the waters.