CAKE on the Think2030 Dialogue Poland

CAKE on the Think2030 Dialogue Poland

CAKE on the Think2030 Dialogue Poland

On the 28th March 2025, Adam Wąs, our CAKE Expert was a speaker at the Think2030 Conference “Think2030 Dialogue Poland. Towards a sustainable and secure Europe” organised by the Instytut Reform and Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP).

The panel discussion on building resilient agriculture in Poland and the EU highlighted the multifaceted nature of the sustainability transition.

Prof. Adam Wąs offered a comprehensive perspective, stressing that sustainable agriculture must be environmentally responsible, economically viable, and socially acceptable. He argued that increasing eco-efficiency hinges on implementing modern farming practices—such as optimized land, water, and nutrient use—alongside structural changes in the farm sector. He emphasized the need to support financially stable, adequately sized, and professionally managed farms, which are better equipped to adopt innovation and meet sustainability goals. While organic farming is widely promoted and supported, he argued for equal recognition of other eco-efficient farming systems that could use resources even more efficiently.

Regarding greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, he expressed caution about implementing systems like AgriETS, warning of potential strain on already burdened farmers and risks to food security. According to analyses from the CAKE team, a deep reduction of GHG #emissions in #agriculture would come at the cost of lower food production, higher prices, and greater market instability and risk of carbon leakage. Instead, he called for clear production standards and coordinated incentives for farmers, processors, and researchers to develop practical, low-emission solutions tailored to local realities.

• More information: Think2030 Dialogues – Poland – Think2030