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Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet

Ręce trzymające kulę ziemską jako symbol odpowiedzialności za planetę i ochrony zasobów wodnych w kontekście suszy

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.

The Winter Olympics as a Platform to Combat Drought and Climate Change

Powiewająca flaga Milano Cortina 2026 z logo olimpijskim – ilustracja artykułu o roli Zimowych Igrzysk Olimpijskich w walce z suszą i zmianą klimatu.

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.

The “Stop Drought! Start Retention!” Scientific Conference Is Behind Us

Uczestnicy konferencji Stop Suszy biorą udział w obradach, prezentacjach i warsztatach dotyczących przeciwdziałania skutkom suszy i retencji wody.

On May 27, one topic dominated in Cracow: how to effectively counteract the effects of drought in our country. Experts discussed the needs and achievements in this area, and students from fields related to water management presented their unconventional ideas. This was the first meeting of this type integrating them around the topic of combating drought. The 2nd “Stop Drought! Start Retention!” Conference, at the University of Agriculture in Cracow, was attended by nearly 200 people. The event was broadcast online on YouTube by Polish Waters.

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

Wystąpienie prelegentów podczas konferencji prasowej projektu Stop suszy! Start retencji! na tle czerwonej planszy informacyjnej.

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.

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