The objective of the document

The update of the Drought Effects Counteracting Plan aims to update the assessment of areas at risk of drought, as well as to revise the proposed directions of action to counteract the effects of drought. An important element of the update will also be the inclusion of EC guidelines regarding the requirements for national documents in the field of drought risk management.

Three main objectives have been defined in the uDECP:

Objective 1. Strengthening integrated water resources management at the river basin and catchment level to mitigate the effects of drought

Objective 2. Increasing landscape, soil and ecosystem water retention and reducing rapid water runoff

Objective 3. Strengthening the capacity of the state and stakeholders to implement measures aimed at mitigating the effects of drought

The agreed draft uDECP is undergoing nationwide, six-month public consultations, which began on August 6, 2026, and will continue until February 6, 2027. The implementation of the measures included in the uDECP will aim to reduce drought risk, thereby limiting economic, social and environmental losses. The document will be implemented by national and local government authorities and the State Water Holding Polish Waters. However, each and every one of us can and should play a part in mitigating the effects of drought, conserving water and using it responsibly.