Institute of Oceanology PAS wins the European Intelligent Development Award 2026
The Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences has been honoured with the European Intelligent Development Award 2026 during the 11th edition of the Economic Awards of the European Intelligent Development Forum. The distinction was awarded for developing and implementing innovative numerical models and digital decision-support systems in the field of environmental protection, the maritime economy and sustainable agriculture. The jury also recognised the effective combination of scientific research with economic practice and the creation of tools supporting responsible resource management, increasing safety and strengthening Europe's resilience to environmental and climate challenges.
Behind the distinction are research and development projects (WaterPuck, FindFish, CIP-POM & CSIPOM2 and EnviAgri) carried out at the MARINE ECOHYDRODYNAMICS LABORATORY, headed by Prof. Lidia Dzierzbicka-Głowacka, Ph.D.
Note from the online meeting of the EnviAgri project Contractors on 15 June 2026
On 15 June 2026, another EnviAgri project seminar was held at the Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Sopot. During the meeting, Contractors from IO PAN presented the web applications forming part of block B of the EnviAgri digital system. The discussion covered proposed changes and improvements that will increase the applications' clarity and make them easier for future users to use.
At the end of the seminar, prof. Stefan Pietrzak presented the results of an analysis of surveys completed by 50 farmers, concerning the crop structure and agricultural production carried out on their farms.
The meeting concluded with a group photo of the participants.
Article in Forbes
An article entitled “EnviAgri - a digital tool for nature-friendly agriculture” was published on the Forbes portal, in the Business section. In the article, prof. dr hab. Lidia Dzierzbicka-Głowacka from IO PAN, project manager, discusses the importance of the EnviAgri project. https://www.forbes.pl/biznes/enviagri-cyfrowe-narzedzie-dla-rolnictwa-przyjaznego-naturze/qjhwhc9
Symbol 2025 Economic Challenges Forum
Prof. dr hab. Lidia Dzierzbicka-Głowacka from the Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences received the EcoSymbol 2025 award for the projects entitled: “Digital decision support system for environmentally friendly agricultural production EnviAgri” and “Digital Information System for Polish Marine Areas CSI-POM and CSI-POM Stage 2” at the Symbol 2025 Economic Challenges Forum on 21 November 2025 in Katowice.
Note from the online meeting of the EnviAgri project Contractors on 28 October 2025
The aim of the meeting was to discuss current work carried out under the EnviAgri project.
- welcoming and introducing the new Project Partner, Pomorski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego w Lubaniu, to the current work.
- discussing the method for verifying existing web applications based on data obtained from Farmers.
- drawing attention to the need to extend the time required for numerical work on the User Interface, resulting from a threefold expansion of the database concerning crops reported by Farmers.
POLISH INNOVATION AWARD 2025
We are pleased to announce that the Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences received the “POLISH INNOVATION AWARD 2025” in a programme run by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development for the implementation of research and development projects: “Digital Information System for Polish Marine Areas CSI-POM and CSIPOM Stage 2” and “Digital decision support system for environmentally friendly agricultural production EnviAgri”, managed by prof. dr hab. Lidia Dzierzbicka-Głowacka. The awards ceremony took place during the 12th Polish Entrepreneurship Congress on 20-21 October 2025 at the Centennial Hall in Wrocław.
Sopot Science Picnic “Ocean of Changes” 2025
The Sopot Science Picnic is an event for everyone who wants to better understand the marine environment and its relationship with people. This year’s edition took place on Saturday, 20 September, at the Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Sopot, ul. Powstańców Warszawy 55, from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Discover how scientists study the Baltic Sea using the power of digital tools! At the MARINE ECOHYDRODYNAMICS LABORATORY stand you will see live interactive maps and online systems showing what is happening in the sea - from water temperature and currents, through indicating the direction of pollutant spread and monitoring cyanobacterial blooms, to forecasting areas where the most fish can be caught and showing the impact of crop and livestock production on the marine environment.
See how science and technology help us better understand and protect our sea. Find out that the Baltic is within reach - just click!
NOMINATION LETTER for the DIAMOND AMBASSADOR OF INNOVATION economic award
The European Center for Economic Development would like to announce that Prof. dr hab. Lidia Dzierzbicka-Głowacka has been nominated for the nationwide DIAMOND AMBASSADOR OF INNOVATION economic award in recognition of creative, innovative and entrepreneurial thinking, ambition, exceptional commitment to the project concerning improved management on farms, and many years of research on improving the quality of the natural environment and reducing the negative effects of agricultural production.
10th Intelligent Development Forum PCz Uniejów 2025, held on 9-10 June 2025 in Uniejów.
On 9 June 2025, prof. dr hab. Lidia Dzierzbicka-Głowacka from the Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences received the Intelligent Development Leader 2025 award.
Publication on rzeczo.pl
The publication “EnviAgri - Sustainable Agriculture in a Digital Model” on the Rzecz o Innowacjach i Inwestycjach portal: rzeczo.pl/enviagri-cyfrowa-rewolucja-w-rolnictwie-dla-klimatu-i-zysku/
Note from the online meeting of the EnviAgri project Contractors on 28 May 2025
The aim of the meeting was to discuss current work carried out under the EnviAgri project, with particular emphasis on components related to the User Interface and modelling in part B of the EnviAgri system.
During the meeting:
- A database of crops grown by Farmers was established, to be used within the User Interface. The database will contain standardised crop names, their classification and links to the relevant modules.
- The issue of missing indicators in individual algorithms of the EnviAgri model modules (part B) was discussed. Gaps were identified in the input data necessary for the correct operation of simulation algorithms, requiring further analysis and possible supplementation of data sources.
Agreed actions:
- Preparation of detailed documentation for the crop database, grouped for the system.
- Review of algorithms in terms of missing indicators and preparation of proposals for obtaining or estimating them.
- Preparation of a list of recommended data sources supporting the EnviAgri model.
Article about the EnviAgri project
An article about the EnviAgri project published in the Rzeczpospolita e-Wydanie service:
https://www.rp.pl/rolnictwo/art42203831-enviagri-cyfrowe-wsparcie-rolnikow
Information about the publication also appeared in the following services:
Information article about the EnviAgri project “Digital decision support system for environmentally friendly agricultural production”
on the website of The Institute of Technology and Life Sciences - State Research Institute, https://www.itp.edu.pl/ in the PROJECTS tab:
EnviAgri project description (PDF)
Nomination for the EcoSymbol 2025 title
Prof. dr hab. Lidia Dzierzbicka-Głowacka from the Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences received a nomination for the EcoSymbol 2025 title for the projects entitled: “Digital decision support system for environmentally friendly agricultural production EnviAgri” and “Digital Information System for Polish Marine Areas CSI-POM and CSI-POM Stage 2”, in a nationwide programme run in the pages of Monitor Biznesu, an independent supplement to Rzeczpospolita, Monitor Rynkowy, an independent supplement to Dziennik Gazeta Prawna, and Puls Biznesu.
Nomination Letter for the EcoSymbol 2025 title (PDF format):
Nomination for the POLISH INNOVATION AWARD 2025 title
We are pleased to announce that the Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences has received a nomination for the POLISH INNOVATION AWARD 2025 title in a programme run by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development for the implementation of the projects: “Digital Information System for Polish Marine Areas CSI-POM and CSIPOM Stage 2” and “Digital decision support system for environmentally friendly agricultural production EnviAgri”. The awards ceremony will take place during the 12th Polish Entrepreneurship Congress.
Nomination Letter for the POLISH INNOVATION AWARD 2025 title (PDF format):
Seminar
On 10 February 2025, from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., the second seminar of the EnviAgri project Contractors was held at the Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Sopot. During the seminar, the first working versions of algorithms for modules B1-B8 were presented and discussed, and tasks were assigned to individual participants for stage 2 of phase A (second half-year).
Board 60x40, file available for download in PDF format
On 27 September 2024 at 11.30 a.m., the first hybrid seminar of the EnviAgri project Contractors was held, during which tasks were discussed and assigned to individual participants for stage 1 of phase A (first half-year).
Information article about the EnviAgri project “Digital decision support system for environmentally friendly agricultural production” on the website of the Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences: iopan.pl/pl/projekty-krajowe.html
