On 12 June 2026, the Ministry of Climate and Environment hosted a conference to mark the 30th anniversary of the Polish-German environmental scholarship scheme for the best graduates of Polish universities in environmental protection. The programme is highly prestigious and enables graduates and young researchers to undertake research internships in Germany.

The local energy transition is gaining momentum thanks to support from the National Recovery Plan (NRP). The Ministry of Climate and Environment will allocate PLN 850 million to implement 25 projects, including the construction of modern energy management systems and energy storage facilities. The final agreements are currently being signed with local authorities, which, thanks to these investments, are becoming leaders in green change in their regions. On 10 June this year, two further agreements were signed at the ministry's headquarters.

On Thursday 11 June 2026, Deputy Minister Krzysztof Bolesta met with representatives of the OECD Secretariat from the Organisation's Environment Directorate, who were taking part in an assessment mission to Poland. This is part of the environmental review process for our country, which analyses Poland's policies and achievements in areas such as renewable energy, nature conservation, air quality and adaptation to climate change.

Krzysztof Bolesta, Deputy Minister of Climate and Environment, took part in the International Environmental Forum organised by the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine. The event took place on 10 June 2026 in a hybrid format and brought together representatives of the government administration, the parliament, international organisations, academia, the business community and civil society organisations.

The Czech Geological Survey has published an analysis of the hydrological model developed for the Turów Lignite Mine region, which confirms that Poland and PGE are complying with the requirements of the agreement signed in 2022. According to the analysis by Czech experts, the projects aimed at protecting groundwater reserves, including the construction of an underground filtration barrier, are yielding positive results.

Forest Europe is the most important pan-European cooperation process in the field of forestry, serving as a platform for political dialogue and the coordination of actions aimed at sustainable forest management in Europe. The 10th Ministerial Conference of the Forest Europe process, which took place in Stockholm on 2-3 June 2026, was attended by Mikołaj Dorożała, Deputy Minister of Climate and Environment and Chief Nature Conservation Officer.

Krzysztof Bolesta, Deputy Minister of Climate and Environment, took part in a series of meetings in Brussels on 1-2 June 2026, including the POLITICO Energy & Climate Forum, a meeting of the Agora Council for Europe and consultations with the European Commission's Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA). The discussions focused, among other things, on the reform of the ETS, energy security, the costs of the transition, and barriers to the development of clean energy and electrification.

More affordable renewable energy without building new facilities - this is the aim of the regulation of the Council of Ministers signed today, which facilitates repowering existing wind farms. Facilities can increase their capacity by up to 30% without an environmental permit. It is a simple solution that allows for more efficient use of existing infrastructure while maintaining key environmental standards. The regulations will shorten the investment process by at least six months and make it easier to utilise land that has already been developed.

Changes to forest management in border areas, ecosystem restoration and the renaturalisation of water resources - Poland is using its natural potential to create a barrier unique on a European scale, combining nature conservation with the National Deterrence and Defence Programme. The details were discussed during a joint conference by the Minister of Climate and Environment, Paulina Hennig-Kloska; the Deputy Minister of National Defence, Cezary Tomczyk; the Deputy Minister of Climate and Environment, Urszula Zielińska; and the Chief Nature Conservator, Mikołaj Dorożała.

Development of the hydrogen sector and opportunities for cooperation between Poland and Australia were the focus of a meeting with the Australian delegation on 14 May 2026 at the headquarters of the Ministry of Climate and Environment. Deputy Minister Krzysztof Bolesta emphasised the importance of hydrogen in the energy transition and the role of international cooperation in building a competitive market.