Nearly PLN 800 million will be allocated to projects supporting climate protection, the development of local energy systems, nature conservation and more efficient resource management. At the opening conference held on 30 September 2026, the Ministry of Climate and Environment officially launched the "Green Transition” Programme, funded under the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism 2021-2028.

The rapidly expanding network of return points - in shops, housing estates and non-retail locations - is making it increasingly easy to return packaging. As a result, the deposit-refund system is significantly improving the cleanliness of public spaces, as evidenced by the 3.2 billion bottles and cans collected. Its effectiveness was also confirmed by summer outdoor events, where hundreds of thousands of returns were recorded. To keep pace with the system's rapid development and meet users' needs, the Ministry of Climate and Environment is planning further improvements, including a statutory provision specifying the validity period of deposit vouchers.

On 13 August 2026, the Chief National Geologist of Poland, Krzysztof Galos, met with Deputy Minister Isabella Chan, a senior official from the Natural Resources Canada. The talks centred on cooperation in the field of critical raw materials.

A major programme to improve the energy efficiency of schools and kindergartens across Poland is underway. So far, contracts have been signed for thermal modernisation projects covering 500 educational establishments. But this is just the beginning. Ultimately, as many as 1,000 schools and kindergartens will undergo thermal modernisation. This will be possible thanks to a further PLN 2 billion from the Modernisation Fund. All these measures will bring real change - a change that is becoming increasingly visible in classrooms, in the corridors and in the everyday lives of pupils and teachers.

The Government has adopted a draft Act, prepared by the Ministry of Climate and Environment, on assistance for those affected in connection with the implementation of the Clean Air Programme. The Act introduces the possibility of suspending the recovery of outstanding advance payments or refunds from those beneficiaries who have been harmed by dishonest contractors.

42 educational establishments in Greater Poland are undergoing thermal modernisation thanks to funding from the National Recovery Plan. In Gniezno, work has just been completed on the building housing Kindergarten No. 9, 'Leśne Ludki'. The project was supported by a grant of over PLN 1.4 million from the National Recovery Plan, provided by the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management. The roof and walls were insulated, the windows and doors were replaced, the heating and hot-water systems were modernised, and a heat pump and a photovoltaic system were installed. The Minister of Climate and Environment, Paulina Hennig-Kloska, attended the official completion ceremony in Gniezno.

The Senate did not introduce any amendments to the bill on support for sustainable aviation. Fifty-nine senators voted in favour of passing the bill without amendments, none voted against, and 32 abstained. The Bill introduces support mechanisms for sustainable aviation fuels. The draft, prepared by the Ministry of Climate and Environment, levels the playing field for small and medium-sized airlines from countries such as Poland when competing with the largest European airlines. The Bill brings national legislation into line with current EU regulations.

The Senate has approved, without changes, the government's draft amendment to the Act on Environmental Protection Law, which was passed by the Sejm at the end of July. The provisions will allow complaints to be lodged - without having to demonstrate a legal interest - against air quality programmes, their updates, short-term action plans, and also against the inaction of the authorities responsible for adopting them Air quality programmes are drawn up when air quality standards are exceeded in a given region. The bill will now be sent to the President.

On 4 August 2026, the Council of Ministers adopted a draft bill amending the Environmental Protection Law and certain other Acts (UDER44), prepared by the Ministry of Climate and Environment. The new provisions will simplify the rules governing integrated permits, reduce the administrative burden and streamline the work of public authorities. The changes will increase the flexibility with which businesses can operate, whilst maintaining the existing, rigorous environmental protection standards. The draft forms part of the government's broad package of deregulation measures aimed at boosting the efficiency of the Polish economy and streamlining administrative procedures.

The proposed provisions will allow complaints to be lodged - without having to demonstrate a legal interest - against air quality programmes, their updates, short-term action plans, and also against the inaction of the authorities responsible for adopting them Air quality programmes are drawn up when air quality standards are exceeded in a given region. The Law will now be taken up by the Senate.