Poland needs a tripartite climate commission

The document criticizes the Polish government's reliance on fossil fuels and its lack of a transition strategy, warning that a delayed response will lead to economic 'shock therapy'. It proposes a tripartite commission comprising environmentalists, labor unions, and green businesses to overcome political gridlock and ensure a 'just transition' that protects workers' rights while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

• The Polish government, the PKPP Lewiatan employers' association, and the Solidarność trade union are currently aligned in defending energy generation based on fossil fuels both domestically and within the European Union.
• The author warns that the absence of a strategic 'plan B' for moving away from coal will eventually necessitate a rapid reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, potentially resulting in economic reforms more severe than the 'shock therapy' of Leszek Balcerowicz or Jerzy Buzek.
• A tripartite collaboration between environmental movements, trade unions, and green business is proposed to develop a transition scenario that is ecologically sustainable, economically feasible, and socially just.
• The author asserts that trade unions are essential partners for a successful climate policy, as their active participation is required to ensure a 'just transition' and the protection of workers' rights during the shift to new technologies.

APA

Ostolski, A. (2014). Poland needs a tripartite climate commission. Green European Journal. https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/poland-needs-a-tripartite-climate-commission/

Chicago

Ostolski, Adam. Poland needs a tripartite climate commission. Green European Journal, 2014. https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/poland-needs-a-tripartite-climate-commission/.

Wikipedia

{{cite press release |last1=Ostolski |first1=Adam |title=Poland needs a tripartite climate commission |publisher=Green European Journal |date=1 November 2014 |url=https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/poland-needs-a-tripartite-climate-commission/ |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@misc{ostolski2014poland, author = {Ostolski, Adam}, title = {{Poland needs a tripartite climate commission}}, publisher = {Green European Journal}, year = {2014}, month = nov, url = {https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/poland-needs-a-tripartite-climate-commission/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }