The study analyzes pro-environmental attitudes and behaviors of residents in the mountainous regions of Małopolska regarding energy saving and transportation. The main objective was to determine the extent to which environmental awareness, vehicle technical condition, and driving style translate into actual energy-efficient behaviors. The research was conducted using a quantitative method among 423 respondents from six mountain districts of Małopolska, based on a proprietary questionnaire and statistical analysis employing non-parametric tests, correlation coefficients, and principal component analysis. The results indicate that respondents most frequently declare simple pro-environmental actions such as waste segregation and energy saving, while less often engaging in activities requiring higher effort or investment, such as eco-driving or limiting car use. Women exhibit higher environmental sensitivity and greater support for ecological regulations, whereas men tend to focus on the technical aspects of vehicle maintenance. The most pro-environmental attitudes and motivations to switch to low-emission vehicles are observed among individuals aged 25–44. The findings confirm that demographic factors significantly differentiate eco–energy-saving orientations, and that environmentally friendly transport behaviors are closely linked to everyday energy-saving practices.

Purpose | The aim of the article is to identify and compare the approaches to selecting socio-economic indicators used in the process of delimitation degraded areas by rural municipalities of the Nowy Sącz County in their Municipal Revitalization Programs (GPR). Research method | Planning documents of all rural municipalities in Nowy Sącz County which had developed GPR were analysed. The study applied both qualitative and quantitative analyses, including cluster analysis using the k-means method, which enabled the identification of approaches used in the diagnosis and delimitation of the degraded areas. Results | The study identified significant variation among municipalities in terms of socio-economic diagnosis. The results indicate the need to standardise the approach to delimitation and to strengthen institutional support, particularly in ensuring access to data necessary for conducting reliable diagnoses. Originality / value / implications / recommendations | The article fills a research gap in the analysis of diagnostic approaches used in revitalization documents of rural communes, considering their practical use in the process of delimiting the degraded areas. It draws attention to the differences in the quality of diagnoses and difficulties related to limited access to data. The study offers practical value by emphasising the need to define the minimum standards of diagnosis and a wider use of qualitative data.