Global environmental threats as a challenge for the Polish economic development

Abstract

Objectives The purpose of the paper is to indicate the scope and role of the most important environmental factors in contemporary socio-economic development. Material and methods A critical analysis of the literature was used to achieve the goal, the conclusions were formulated based on the induction method. Results The risk of a global crisis caused by the degradation of the natural environment is increasing. There are political solutions that make it possible to embark on a path of development that allows to reduce the risk of destruction of the environment, but their application is met with social resistance. Conclusions Adapting societies to the requirements of nature requires a change in habits and is costly. As a result, the propensity to make an effort is low. At the same time, a new approach to the economy, taking into account socio-economic and environmental needs, can be a strong stimulus for development for countries that embark on this path at the right time. This also applies to Poland.

Keywords

• poland
• sustainable development
• globalization
• climate change
• environmental threats
• industry 5.0