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In August 2024, Jacek Jordan took office as Kraków’s first and Poland’s second Night Mayor. At the same time, the Commission for Sustainable Night Economy was established under the Mayor of Kraków. It is composed of representatives of informal residents' groups, NGOs, the tourism industry, business owners, city officials, and municipal units. Acting as an advisory body, the commission presents its proposals to the Mayor in the form of resolutions, with the Night Mayor serving as its chair.

Sustainable development is one of the key goals that have been gaining increasing recognition among Krakow companies in recent years. At the end of 2024, over 30 companies from various industries can boast prestigious certificates, proving their commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development. The distinguished companies and facilities are primarily hotels and companies operating in the tourism industry.

This is an important step in building residents' awareness of the need for rational management of water resources. Krakow joined the small group of Polish cities that have already conducted such an analysis: Cieszyn, Ełk, Jasło, Kalisz, and Milanówek. At this point, it is the largest city in the group, which was important due to the much larger amount of data that had to be analyzed.

In our latest interview, we talk to Karolina Jakubiczka-Costanzo, Marketing Manager at Plantonia and Stradonia, companies that focus on sustainable development in the hotel industry. Karolina will talk about how both brands implement an ecological philosophy in their business, what challenges they face on the way to certification, and how sustainability is becoming an increasingly important element of decisions made by their guests.

From November 29 to December 20, the Public Transport Authority will hold public consultations on the draft resolution of the Krakow City Council on the introduction of a Clean Transportation Zone in Krakow.

The GDS-Index 2024 report, titled Waves of Transformation, recognises cities that have made significant progress in sustainability, highlighting their commitment to sustainable tourism and event management.

We are pleased to announce that we have started a new series of posts “Wide open for sustainable meetings” on implementation of use of greenery at events and more broadly on the sustainable development of our city. We are happy to see MICE companies taking numerous and creative steps to work in harmony with nature.

In an online competition announced by Travelist.pl for the best destinations for an autumn city break, Krakow was selected as a runner-up. First place went to Gdańsk, followed closely by Krakow and Wrocław.

Residents are satisfied with life in Krakow, especially appreciating the attractiveness of the city’s cultural offer and the quality of its green spaces, while pointing to air quality, increasing the number of parking spaces and combatting noise as areas for further improvement – these are the main findings of the most recent Krakow Barometer.

The government has approved a draft amendment to the Act on Electromobility and Alternative Fuels for further work. The proposal, which will be sent to the Sejm, stipulates that in the case of cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants, the establishment of a Clean Transport Zone will be mandatory if the legal limit for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentrations is exceeded.