Based in Warsaw, Stowarzyszenie Zielone Mazowsze is an independent environmental association whose work focuses on improving residents’ quality of life, especially for people who walk, cycle or use public transport.611 The organisation says it was founded in 1994 and describes its main areas of activity as sustainable mobility and environmental interventions.46
Its work is centred on Warsaw and the Mazovia region, with some initiatives at national level.6 On transport, the association campaigns for safer, more connected cycling routes and advocates for pedestrians, public-transport passengers and people with limited mobility. It also intervenes in cases involving poorly organised public transport, risks to vulnerable road users and the use of public funds for transport.6
Environmental work includes legal interventions over alleged breaches of environmental law and efforts to protect green spaces and Warsaw’s natural ventilation corridors. The association cites preventing a road through Pole Mokotowskie, protecting Vistula floodplain woodland from extensive clearance and campaigning for the natural areas of Port Praski as examples of its past work.6 Its earlier activities also included bicycle-infrastructure advocacy and a project promoting products in returnable packaging.9
The association’s registered seat is Warsaw, and its listed address is ul. Koszykowa 67/21, 00-667 Warszawa.28 Its website lists Marek Smyk as president, Krzysztof Moreń as vice-president and Robert Buciak as treasurer for the 2021–2024 board term.7