Minister of the Climate and Environment Paulina Hennig-Kloska met with the Federal Minister of the German Environment Carsten Schneider in Warsaw. Talks focused on key areas of cooperation.
“Polish-German cooperation in the area of environmental and climate protection is crucial for the ecological security of the entire region. Only through dialogue and joint actions can we effectively respond to the challenges that the changing climate brings, “emphasized Paulina Hennig-Kloska.
Particular attention was paid to the current situation on the Oder. The Polish side has announced the low level of threat associated with the phenomenon of the so -called “Golden Alga” and emphasized the importance of maintaining closely expert cooperation and exchange of information with the German side. The importance of system activities, including plans to reduce the salinity of the river and renaturalization projects, was also marked.
A dispute over the refinery in Schwedt
The minister of climate and the environment also expressed the expectation of support for the federal government regarding the refinery in Schwedt. This topic is particularly important for residents and local governments from areas where it is planned to create the Dolna Odra Dolina National Park.
According to the Polish side The territory of our country can be exposed to increased negative impact of the refinery. The ministry demands that the Brandenburg lands explain the lack of concern for concern about increasing the emission of sulfur dioxide from the refinery expressed by Polish local governments.
Paulina Hennig-Kloska emphasized that The Polish side should obtain current and direct access to the results of air quality measurements in Schwedt to monitor the impact of this installation on air quality. The German side has declared cooperation in this matter with Polish services.
Problematic wind farm
An important point of the meeting was also the issue planned construction of the Tantow wind farmnear valuable areas on both sides of the border. The Polish party repeated an appeal to resign from the implementation of the most controversial elements of the investment due to potential environmental threats.
During the talks, joint positions in the EU forum were also discussed, including climate goals for 2040 and extension of emission allowance trade systems.
