This is the 145th most frequent Polish word.
wobec
"Towards," "in relation to," or "with regard to."
Here, 'wobec' implies facing or in the context of the situations.
Musimy zachować spokój wobec trudnych sytuacji.
We need to remain calm in the face of difficult situations.
In this case, 'wobec' indicates an attitude or stance toward something or someone.
Jego postawa wobec nowych znajomych była bardzo otwarta.
His attitude toward new acquaintances was very open.
Here, 'wobec' refers to laws concerning or related to the protection of the environment.