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The Embassy's Environment, Science and Technology office, housed in the Economic Section, encourages cooperation and communication between Poland and the United States on science and research issues. We work with the government, research institutions, NGOs and private companies to achieve this goal.
Independent Study Suggests Biotech can Benefit Polish Farmers
According to a report published in the scientific journal Biotechnologia, early adoption of Genetically Modified (GM) technology could bring hundreds of millions of dollars in farming and environmental benefits to Poland.
Click here for more information on the study.
U.S. Climate Change Policy
The United States is committed to working internationally to address the long-term challenge of climate change while also ensuring that our climate policy is consistent with our broader and urgent development goals. Effective policies are based on meeting the multiple objectives of improving energy security, promoting economic growth and development, reducing poverty, reducing traditional air pollution, and mitigating greenhouse gases.
As part of this multilateral effort, the United States actively participates in the following international initiatives: Methane-to-Markets Partnership, International Partnership for a Hydrogen Economy,Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum, Generation IV International Forum, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership, Global Environmental Facility, Tropical Forest Conservation Act, and the President's Initiative Against Illegal Logging.
To read a fact sheet with more details about U.S. domestic and international climate change policy, click here.
The United States has invited Poland to join the Methane-to-Market Initiative
The Methane to Markets Partnership is an international initiative that focuses on advancing cost-effective, near-term methane recovery and use as a clean energy source. The Partnership will reduce global methane emissions to enhance economic growth, promote energy security, improve the environment, and reduce greenhouse gases. Other benefits include improving mine safety, reducing waste, and improving local air quality. The Partnership initially targets three major methane sources: landfills, underground coalmines, and natural gas and oil systems. The Partnership encourages interested development banks, non-governmental organizations, or other private sector entities to participate by becoming a member of the Partner Network. For more information on this initiative, click here.
Poland has also been invited to join the Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum
The Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum is an international climate change initiative that focuses on development of carbon capture and storage technologies as a means to accomplishing long-term stabilization of greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere. This initiative is designed to improve carbon capture and storage technologies through coordinated research and development with international partners and private industry. To learn more, click here.
U.S. Department of State Embassy Science Fellowship Program
The Embassy Science Fellowship Program (ESFP) offers U.S. Embassies the opportunity to host a working scientist for one to three months. The Program places U.S. Government scientists at posts to provide expertise, advice, and assistance with science and technology-related issues. Specific assignments are approved by the post's Chief of Mission and developed in consultation with the parent agency, the Fellow, the post, the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, and Department of State’s regional bureau.
For further information on the ESFP, click here.
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