The document known as „Strategy for Poland” is a program of social and economic development for Poland, drawn up on the basis of coherent objectives of social and economic governmental policy, in accordance with social-democratic tendencies and the principles of a social market economy. The new economic approach calls for implementation of the concept of sustainable social and economic development, assuming rapid economic growth, systemic stabilization and improving living conditions. However, the concept of sustainable development in Strategy for Poland is understood in a way that neglects the environmental aspects. Consequently, there is no environmental protection strategy — there is not even a mention of sustainability, which is unacceptable in the light of national economic needs, Poland’s international obligations and worldwide trends.