Agnieszka Rzeńca

Agnieszka Rzeńca serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Regional Economy and Environment at the Faculty of Economics and Sociology, University of Lodz. Her academic career spans environmental economics, urban policy, and spatial management with significant contributions to understanding the institutional conditions of urban development.

• PhD in Economic Sciences from the Faculty of Economics and Sociology at University of Lodz
• Master's degree in Environmental Protection from the Faculty of Biology and Earth Sciences at University of Lodz

Dr. Rzeńca's research focuses on the intersection of environmental economics and urban policy, particularly examining how cities can implement effective climate adaptation strategies while maintaining economic viability. Her work emphasizes participatory approaches to environmental governance and the institutional frameworks needed for sustainable urban development. She explores the financial mechanisms for pro-ecological investments and the determinants of successful urban policy implementation.

Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on climate adaptation in Polish cities, sustainable urban development models, and the social dimensions of environmental policy. The research trajectory shows increasing emphasis on participatory governance models and the practical implementation of sustainable development principles in urban contexts.

• Member of the Advisory Team for Climate and Environmental Policy at University of Lodz
• Coordinator of the educational project 'Challenges of the 21st Century - Economy module' under the patronage of the Rector
• Representative of University of Lodz in the Union of Universities for Spatial Management Studies Development

Dr. Rzeńca leads bachelor's and master's seminars focusing on environmental conditions for territorial development, pro-ecological investments financing, and the institutional aspects of environmental protection. Her teaching integrates practical case studies from Polish cities with theoretical frameworks of urban economics and environmental policy.

She actively contributes to municipal climate policy development in Łódź and participates in national projects addressing urban adaptation to climate change, with particular attention to social dimensions of environmental challenges.