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A school year marked by drought – a lesson we must learn together

A school year marked by drought – a lesson we must learn together

September is not only the beginning of the school year, but also an ideal opportunity to reconsider the challenges facing each of us. The beginning of 2025 was very dry – many regions of Poland experienced a lack of rain, rivers and lakes reached record lows, and farmers and gardeners struggled with water shortages. Such phenomena have become increasingly frequent in recent years, and forecasts indicate that drought could be one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century.

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought – a Relevant Message Every Day

Światowy Dzień Walki z Pustynnieniem i Suszą_Stop suszy_ Start retencji

Every year, on June 17th, we celebrate the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. This date was established by the UN General Assembly in 1994, marking the 31st anniversary of the adoption of the UNCCD

Stop Drought! In the fight against drought, cooperation between different groups and changes in the law are needed

aktualność Stop Suszy! W walce z suszą potrzebna jest współpraca różnych środowisk i zmiany w prawie

When updating the Drought Effects Counteracting Plan (uDECP), broad cooperation of many groups is very important.

Work on the first update of the drought prevention plan is gaining momentum!

A survey on the issue of drought in Poland and actions to counteract its effects will begin soon. At the same time, preparations are already underway for the second nationwide conference “Stop the Drought! Start Retention!” State Water Holding – Polish Waters is counting on just as much interest as during the first conference! The full recording of the previous event has been published on YouTube (link), and answers to the most frequently asked questions from participants have been published here (link).

“Stop the Drought! Start Retention!” Polish Waters update the Drought Effects Counteracting Plan

konferencja prasowa osoby stoją na tle ścianki konferencyjnej

The update of the Drought Effects Counteracting Plan (uDECP) aims to update the assessment of areas at risk of drought, as well as to review the directions of action proposed in the DECP.

A contract has been signed to review and update the DECP

On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Mateusz Balcerowicz – Deputy President of the State Water Holding Polish Waters signed a contract to implement the project “Review and update of the Drought Effects Counteracting Plan” (uDECP).

June 17 – Desertification and Drought Day

Napis 17 june, kolorowy na białym tle

This year, the theme for Desertification and Drought Day is “United for Land: Our Legacy. Our Future.” It draws attention to the future of land management – our most precious resource that provides stability and prosperity to billions of people around the world.

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