Water is becoming one of the most strategic resources of the 21st century. Without it, there can be no public health, food security, energy production, agriculture, industry, or resilient local communities. For too long, water in Poland has been treated as an abundant and self-evident resource. The reality, however, is very different. The data clearly show that Poland is a country with limited water resources.

Poland is among the most water-scarce countries in Europe. Its average renewable water resources amount to approximately 60 billion cubic metres per year, but during periods of drought this figure can fall below 40 billion cubic metres. By comparison, France – the country with the largest water resources in the European Union – has around 206 billion cubic metres, Sweden 184 billion cubic metres, and Germany 173 billion cubic metres.

Mission Possible advocates for treating water as both a common good and a strategic resource, essential to the functioning of society and the economy. We support solutions that integrate river protection, natural water retention, sustainable spatial planning, responsible agriculture, energy transition, and public education.

Water security does not begin when a crisis occurs. It begins much earlier – in the decisions we make about how we plan our cities, protect wetlands, manage rainwater, design energy systems, and safeguard local ecosystems. The choices we make today will determine the resilience and prosperity of future generations.