From Soil to System: Cooperation and solutions for Climate-Resilient Agriculture

On behalf of the Institute of Innovation and Responsible Development (INNOWO), in cooperation with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Poland and under the patronage of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP), we are pleased to invite you to an event organised as part of Circular Week 2026.

The event will take place on 28 October 2026 at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Warsaw, located at Kawalerii 10, 00-468 Warsaw.

The event will explore how to translate dialogue into practical action in developing climate-resilient agriculture in Poland, with a particular focus on practical solutions, financial mechanisms, and cooperation across the agricultural value chain. It will present the key findings of a strategic report, discuss major climate and environmental challenges, identify barriers to transformation, and highlight opportunities for Polish–Dutch cooperation, policy development, and investment.

As part of Circular Week 2026, we will present a new strategic report developed for the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, outlining key opportunities for Polish–Dutch cooperation in:

• regenerative agriculture and soil restoration,

• renewable energy integration in farming systems,

• landscape-scale water retention and drought resilience.

The report demonstrates how combining Dutch technological expertise with Poland’s agricultural scale and access to EU funding can deliver environmental, economic, and food security benefits for both countries. It serves as a bridge between policy ambitions and real market opportunities, creating new pathways for innovative companies and stakeholders.

TENTATIVE AGENDA

10:00–10:15 | Welcome and Opening Remarks

Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Poland

Dr Agnieszka Sznyk, President of the Board, Institute of Innovation and Responsible Development (INNOWO)

10:20–10:40 | Report Launch “Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Poland: From Soil to System”

Hubert Bukowski, lead author of the report, Research Director, INNOWO

Presentation of key findings:

• Current state of Polish agriculture

• Major climate and environmental challenges

• Key barriers and transformation needs

• Opportunities for cooperation between Poland and the Netherlands

• Strategic recommendations for policymakers and business

10:40–11:00 | Key note speech “Agriculture in Transition: From Climate Risk to Resilience – a European Perspective”

11:00 – 11:40 | Panel I: Building Resilient Agricultural Systems/Water Resilience and Drought Adaptation; what does Poland need the most? Regenerative agriculture in practice

This panel  discusses the biggest obstacles preventing Polish agriculture from becoming climate resilient and determine which actions would have the greatest impact from the perspective of (young) farmers, researchers and policymakers.

11:40 – 12:00 | Coffee break

12:00 – 12:20 | Key note speech “Climate Solutions in Practice: Lessons from the Netherlands”

12:20 – 13:00 | Panel II: How to achieve Climate Resilient Agriculture financially?

This panel discusses business models and financing mechanisms. It demonstrates not only what business models work, but also how to make it happen in Poland through investment of the financial sector cooperation between public institutions, farmers, science and the private/banking sector.

13:00 – 13:20  Closing notes “From Dialogue to Delivery: Key Takeaways and Next Steps”

Jouke Knol, Counselor for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature, Embassy of the Netherlands in Poland

13:30–14:30 | Lunch