Topic: 2025 – Artificial Intelligence and Resource Consumption
Country: Poland
Delegate Name: Xinyu Wang
Poland recognises the growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping global economic and environmental systems. While AI offers powerful tools for improving resource efficiency and sustainability, it also raises concerns about rising energy use and raw material demand. As a member of the European Union, Poland supports responsible AI development that advances environmental protection and efficient resource use.
Poland’s “Policy for the Development of Artificial Intelligence in Poland 2020” sets national goals for ethical and environmentally conscious AI. The government has prioritized digital innovation in energy, industry, and public services to support the transition toward a circular economy. However, the growing energy demand of data centers and electronic waste remains a challenge.
Poland promotes sustainable AI practices by encouraging green data-centre standards, supporting AI-driven waste reduction, and funding research on energy-efficient computing. Poland also recommends global cooperation to create AI tools that improve recycling, track resource use, and help industries lower emissions. Additionally, Poland supports international partnerships to share best practices and ethical frameworks ensuring AI serves environmental goals.
Poland believes that with the right global standards and technology sharing, AI can become a driver of sustainability rather than a source of greater consumption. By integrating innovation with responsibility, members can ensure that AI strengthens environmental stewardship and global resource efficiency.
Sources:
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/poland/#environment
https://stip.oecd.org/stip/interactive-dashboards/policy-initiatives/2025%2Fdata%2FpolicyInitiatives%2F26494
