In the second part of 1960's, UNESCO launched ‘Man and the Biosphere’, an international project focusing on the scientific aspects of environmental protection. 45 countries enlisted and established their National Committees. Thus, in Poland, ‘Man and Environment’ Committe at the Polish Academy of Science was born. The Committee proved itself to be a thriving centre and has many achievements recognised internationally. Quite recently prof. Stefan Kozłowski published an article entitled ‘The Assessment of Sustainable (Ecological) Development vs Transformation of the Polish Economy’. Professor Kozłowski talks to AURA about the state of environment in Poland.