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What does environmental education of students look like in practice? What do children know about drought and ways to save water? We visited one of Warsaw’s elementary schools to find out. We invite you to read the article and watch the video on our YouTube channel, which details our meeting at the Primary School with Integrated Departments No. 41 named after the Home Army Soldiers “Krybar” in Warsaw.
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Apr
Apr
April 22nd marks International Earth Day. It’s a day that annually prompts reflection on the condition of the natural environment. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” resonates particularly strongly with one of today’s most serious challenges: the growing problem of drought and dwindling water resources. Access to water is no longer a given, and water itself is becoming a strategic asset whose availability requires conscious management. The theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” reminds us that we are all responsible for our planet and that ordinary, everyday actions can counteract climate change, including the effects of drought.
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Apr
Apr
Drought is one of the most serious environmental challenges we currently face in Poland and worldwide. Experts in hydrology, climatology, agriculture, and water management agree – the problem is growing and it is long-term. Increasingly frequent and prolonged periods without rainfall, rising temperatures, and climate change are leading to lower groundwater levels, drying up of rivers and lakes, and deteriorating conditions for agriculture and ecosystems.
Aktualności
World Water Day 2026: Water as the Foundation of Equal Opportunities, Security, and Sustainable Development
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Mar
Mar
In 1992, in Rio de Janeiro ,the UN General Assembly designated March 22nd as World Water Day. While any time is a good time to discuss water shortages and retention, this holiday is the perfect opportunity to combine knowledge, debate, and action. After all, water is the foundation of life, a strategic resource, and a prerequisite for stable social and economic development. Therefore, a systemic approach to water management, developed jointly by the government, local governments, and all citizens, is crucial.
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Mar
Mar
Changes in winter weather and climate – less stable snowpack, more frequent snowmelt, and more rainfall in winter – have direct consequences for urban water management. Problems often arise due to a lack of knowledge about how to properly manage snowmelt. The best solution to this problem is retention and blue-green infrastructure that help manage excess water. Therefore, cities must invest in retention solutions.
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Feb
Feb
The Winter Olympics celebrate the beauty of winter. Snow- and ice-covered surfaces allow us to enjoy many sports that are otherwise unavailable in summer, with its high temperatures. Unfortunately, these landscapes are most vulnerable to the dramatic effects of climate change. For years, many winter sports have struggled with a lack of snow, and it has become commonplace to see snow lying only on the ski slope or ski jump, while the surrounding area lacks snow. Rising temperatures, melting glaciers, irregular snowfall, and increasing water shortages are rapidly transforming ecosystems worldwide. In this context, the Winter Olympics can no longer be viewed solely as a sporting event; they are becoming an important arena for environmental responsibility and climate action.
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Feb
Feb
Traditionally, World Wetlands Day is celebrated worldwide on February 2nd. This international holiday was established to highlight the crucial role of wetlands in the functioning of ecosystems and the protection of water resources. This date commemorates the signing in 1971 of the Ramsar Convention – one of the oldest global environmental agreements aimed at protecting wetlands of international importance.
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Jan
Jan
Winter in Polish climate conditions presents particular challenges for water management – both nationwide and for individual households. Due to climate change, natural water retention is not as effective as it was just a decade ago. Furthermore, low outdoor temperatures and intensive building heating make water resources vulnerable to losses. Although the heating season isn’t directly associated with water shortages, winter is a time of significant unnecessary losses in homes – often unnoticed, but significant throughout the year.
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Jan
Jan
Winter plays a key role in water balance. It’s during this time that nature “recharges” its batteries for spring and summer. When snow and ice cover the ground, it doesn’t mean water retention is impossible. On the contrary, water is stored in many different ways during winter. However, the increasingly frequent warm, snowless winters are seriously disrupting this natural mechanism.
Aktualności
Christmas Menu and the Problem of Drought. How Do Our Food Choices Affect Water Resources?
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Dec
Dec
The holidays are a time of tradition, lavish feasts, and culinary rituals passed down from generation to generation. However, in the throes of preparation, we often don’t have the time to consider how our holiday food choices and the amount of food we prepare impact the natural environment, especially water resources. With the global water crisis growing and the drought in Poland becoming increasingly serious, our food choices are becoming increasingly important – not just what we eat, but also how much we prepare and how much we throw away. Every food product has a “water footprint,” or the amount of water used to produce it, from the field to the moment it reaches our plate.