The low uptake of green public procurement (GPP) in Poland often stems from the way it is approached. Many institutions assume that implementing GPP requires highly advanced solutions. In fact, success depends on understanding its mechanisms—“green” does not have to mean “more expensive.”
Many contracting authorities express willingness to apply environmental criteria but are unsure where to start and fear not achieving expected results. This session will demonstrate practical first steps and how to gradually build experience in applying GPP.
Participants will learn how to begin, develop competencies, and achieve tangible results. The training aims to provide practical knowledge on GPP and its role in climate policy and sustainable development. It will also show how to incorporate green criteria into standard procurement procedures.
The session will cover common challenges related to environmental criteria in tenders, ways to address potential issues, and best practices. It will also highlight the benefits of innovation-driven procurement and how public institutions can gradually adopt such approaches in their daily purchasing practices.
Participants will be introduced to a financing instrument for local governments—the Development Loan—and learn how to secure funding for municipal development, from infrastructure and energy efficiency to green investments and local projects.
The training will be held in person and is addressed to representatives of cities, including the City of Warsaw, who work with public procurement procedures in their daily tasks.
Registration is open until 20 April 2026. Limited seats available—first come, first served.