Agata Konczal

Agata Konczal is an Assistant Professor specializing in Forest and Nature Conservation Policy. Her research focuses on European forest policies, climate change impacts, environmental history, and governance. She has been affiliated with institutions like the University of Freiburg and University of Łódź through visiting positions. Her work bridges policy analysis, historical ecology, and anthropological perspectives.

Research interests include the intersection of politics and environmental management, particularly in Eastern Europe. She has published extensively on topics such as EU forest strategies, climate policy implementation, and historical forest restoration practices. Her recent articles highlight conflicts in forest restoration paradigms and the impact of authoritarian governance on Polish forest policies.

Dr. Konczal has received prestigious fellowships, including the FRESCO and Junior Researcher in Residence awards. She supervises PhD projects on forest spirituality, water resource management, and social media’s role in conservation debates. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaborations, emphasizing policy-relevant research and public engagement.