“Close cooperation between States is necessary to create an ambitious framework for action geared towards protecting and restoring ecosystems, thereby preventing desertification, mitigating climate change and fostering adaptation,” said Vice-Minister of Environment Sławomir Mazurek during the High-Level Session concluding the 14th Conference of the Parties (COP14 UNCCD) in New Delhi.

“The key task of our Ministry is to protect the natural environment, taking into account the needs of both present and future generations. That is why the Ministry of Environment carries out a number of programmes geared towards improving the quality of life of Poles,” said Henryk Kowalczyk, Minister of Environment, during the second day of the 29th Economic Forum in Krynica, which was also attended by Vice-Ministers Michał Kurtyka and Sławomir Mazurek.

Climate protection and improvement of air quality were chief topics debated during the 29th edition of the Economic Forum in Krynica-Zdrój. The event, which tries to find an answer to the question “The Europe of Tomorrow. Strong Meaning What?” is attended by the Minister of Environment Henryk Kowalczyk.

During today’s press conference, Ministers of Environment and Energy – Henryk Kowalczyk and Krzysztof Tchórzewski – announced that the call for applications for subsidies for photovoltaic installations in Poland under the “My Electricity” programme is now open.

During today’s press conference, Minister of Environment Henryk Kowalczyk and Chief Inspector of Environmental Protection Paweł Ciećko shared information about actions taken by the Ministry of Environment in connection with the failure of sewage collectors of the Municipal Water and Sewage Company (MPWiK) of the Capital City of Warsaw.

Minister of Environment Henryk Kowalczyk and Minister of Energy Krzysztof Tchórzewski shared information about the available support programmes offered by the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management, which contribute to the improvement of air quality in Poland and the development of renewable energy sources.

“People and Climate – Solidarity and Just Transition” was the theme of a conference organised by the Polish Presidency of COP24, inaugurated by the President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda.

The 43rd Session of the World Heritage Committee, which takes place in Baku in Azerbaijan, just adopted a decision on the Białowieża Primeval Forest, which is considered to be positive for the Polish side. The site was not added to the World Heritage in Danger list. At the meeting, the Polish delegation is represented by Vice-Minister of Environment Małgorzata Golińska.

Today, Minister Henryk Kowalczyk held a press conference concerning the Clean Air Programme at the Ministry of Environment. During the conference, the Minister clarified a number of false information presented by the media recently. He also ensured that the claims about the risk of losing funding for the Clean Air Programme were unfounded.

The Ministry of Environment denies the information published by the media on the danger of losing financing for the Clean Air programme.