Geographer, environmental planner, PhD in Earth Sciences, DSc in architecture and urban planning. Scholarship holder of the Fulbright Commission and the Kosciuszko Foundation. Her scientific interests focus on natural conditions in spatial planning in the context of adaptation of cities to climate change at the local to regional scale, including the development of green infrastructure and green belts. She has prepared many practical reports coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Agata is the leader of the Norwegian IdeaLab – CoAdapt ‘Communities for Climate Change Action’ grant and the leader of the WP3 and WP4 work package.

agata_cieszewska@sggw.edu.pl

Landscape architect, doctor of technical sciences in the discipline of architecture and urban planning. She is interested in the use of modern forms of greenery as an element of urban revitalization, adaptation of urban spaces to climate change, and creation of sustainable cities – friendly to their inhabitants. Agnieszka is the leader of the WP 5 and WP 6 work packages.

a.dudzinska-ja@uw.edu.pl

Her research interests span a range of issues related to technology and society. She has experience in interdisciplinary research on community solar energy use, and the role of civil society in urban planning and urban design. She previously worked in the telecommunications industry. Hanne is the leader of the WP2 work package.

hannece@oslomet.no

PhD in social anthropology. Mari has experience in research on the long-term effects of crises and disasters, and sustainability in social movements, and is currently involved in several co-creation projects on climate change adaptation. Mari is the leader of the WP1 work package.

mhk@vestforsk.no

Analyst in Geographic Information Systems and remote sensing. Graduate of the Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies with a specialization in geoecology. She obtained her doctoral degree at the Forestry Faculty of SGGW in the field of forestry. She deals with landscape analyses using GIS tools and parameterization of vegetation conditions. In the CoAdapt project, she deals with the geographic location of neighborhoods and the identification of their existing state.

joanna_adamczyk-jablonska@sggw.edu.pl

She obtained her PhD degree by realizing the research topic of modeling the dynamics of operation of a flat plate solar collector. As part of her professional practice, she has completed scientific internships in the fields of integrated photovoltaic systems, absorption air-conditioning systems using vacuum solar collectors, analysis and design of photovoltaic systems, and cooperation of such a system with the power grid. Her research activities are mainly carried out in international teams, teaching, and research projects. In the CoAdapt grant, she deals with renewable energy technologies and the identification of the benefits of their installation in residential areas.

joanna_aleksiejuk-gawron@sggw.edu.pl

Her scientific interests focus on the influence of the environment on the thermal microclimate, and the formation of urban heat island and cold lakes. She also deals with water and air pollution including light pollution. She is involved in spa climate research. She uses GIS tools, ground monitoring data from IGiPZ PAN, and thermal images. Within the CoAdapt project, she is involved in the acquisition and analysis of geospatial data of neighborhoods well adapted to climate change.

czarnecka@twarda.pan.pl

Landscape architect. Doctor of technical sciences in the field of architecture and urban planning. The main areas of scientific interest are the history of garden art, conservation design, possibilities and limitations of applying nature-based solutions in historical spaces. Combining her scientific interests with her experience of ongoing design activity, she supports the CoAdapt project on the applicability of green-blue solutions in public spaces.

joanna_dudek-klimiuk@sggw.edu.pl

Landscape architect and urban planner. Doctor of technical sciences in the field of architecture and urban planning. Her research deals with the legal conditions of green infrastructure development and landscape and nature protection in cities. Member of the Legal and Urban Planning Team of the Committee for Spatial Planning of the Polish Academy of Sciences. In the CoAdapt project, she deals with eco-spatial indices applied in the development of neighborhoods.

renata_giedych@sggw.edu.pl

His research focuses on quantitative analysis of water flow processes in the landscape and the role of rivers and wetlands in the environment and socio-economic settings. NGO activist, and member of the State Council for Environmental Protection. In the CoAdapt project, he is a consultant on water management.

mateusz_grygoruk@sggw.edu.pl

Environmental educator, landscape architect, and populariser of the fourth nature, and since 2019 holding a doctoral degree. Currently president of the Children in Nature Foundation. Author of texts on scrubland, the potential of wasteland, wilderness in the city, renaturalization, or environmental education in the urban jungle. He has published an ebook on fourth nature, which is hope for cities. In his green areas designs, there is room for naturalness and wildness. In the CoAdapt project, he is responsible for leading workshops with residents of tested neighborhoods.

kasper.jakubowski@gmail.com

Geographer, for more than 30 years a comprehensive physical geographer and landscape ecologist, now representing socio-economic geography and spatial management. Specialist in the field of landscape protection and natural determinants of spatial management. For many years he has been involved in the parameterization of sustainable development and environmental management, including strategic environmental assessments and landscape park protection. In recent years he has been working more extensively on greenhouse gas emissions in open spaces and the mitigation of associated environmental change. In the CoAdapt project, he is a scientific consultant.

mariusz.kistowski@ug.edu.pl

Zoologist, PhD in animal sciences. In his scientific and didactic work, he deals with animal biology and ecology, with particular emphasis on herpetology. He is interested in broadly defined nature conservation issues, including biodiversity. In the CoAdapt project, his role is to explain the importance of neighborhoods for wildlife, to raise awareness, and to remind us that by shaping the landscape around us, we either create or destroy their habitat.

krzysztof_klimaszewski@sggw.edu.pl

Geographer, climatologist, PhD in Earth Sciences in the field of geography. Her scientific interests focus on bioclimatology (the influence of weather and climate on humans), local climate (in particular in spa towns), and urban climate. She has developed and oversees a monitoring network of thermal and humid conditions in the Warsaw agglomeration and analyses the urban heat island concerning the intensity of buildings or the proportion of greenery. She has researched the climate of housing neighborhoods and recently she has begun to study the impact of Warsaw’s parks on the surrounding areas. In the CoAdapt project, Magdalena is a specialist in a local climate.

mkuchcik@igipz.pan.pl

Geographer, PhD in Earth Sciences, MSc. Geographic Information Science, with research interests evolving from sustainability and urban planning through ecosystem services to geomatics and data integration. Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. She participates in the project as a PostDoc working together to integrate spatial information into the game.

Trained as a media expert, marketer, and statistician. Author of the blog on educational games (gry-szkoleniowe.blogspot.com) and the book published in 2013 and awarded by the PTTB “Training Games. A Practical Guide”. Member of ISAGA (International Simulation and Gaming Association). Doctoral student at the School of Social Sciences of the University of Warsaw. In the CoAdapt project, he is responsible for transforming its aims and objectives into educational game concepts.

laczynski.marcin@gmail.com

Landscape architect. Her research interests revolve around the applications of green infrastructure concepts and nature-based solutions (NbS) in the adaptation of cities to climate change, as well as the use of new information and communication technologies (ICTs) in public participation, planning, and management of green urban infrastructure. In the CoAdapt project, Gabriela is working on ecosystem services provisions in the neighborhoods.

gabriela_maksymiuk@sggw.edu.pl

Environmental engineer specializing in hydrology and water management (habilitation in the scientific discipline of environmental engineering, mining, and energy). Her research interests focus on water management planning and, the methodological basis of water-economy balances, including consideration of protection requirements of aquatic and water-dependent ecosystems in water management in river catchments and hydrological facilities. In the CoAdapt project, Dorota deals with water issues, in particular solutions for rainwater management in neighborhoods.

dorota.puslowska@pw.edu.pl

She researched the impact of construction works on tree life and assessments of the long-term impact of damage and statics of urban trees. She participated in the development of a Polish method for the valuation of trees and the assessment and valuation of ecosystem services. She is working on tree preservation solutions, such as suspended (ramped) pavements and stone-soil mix, or NbS, which allows the introduction of vegetation in “paved” parts of cities. In the CoAdapt project, she deals with the ‘parameterization’ of green infrastructure, especially trees.

marzena_suchocka@sggw.edu.pl

Geographer, geomorphologist. His main research interests focus on contemporary geomorphological processes and the effects of anthropopressure in areas of high environmental value. He is interested in anthropopressure in areas serving tourism and recreation. He is involved in the topic of sustainable transport in urban areas. In direct relation to landscape development, he is interested in environmental determinants of spatial planning and the performance of environmental pre-decision analyses for design purposes. He particularly appreciates the practical applicability of scientific environmental data. In the CoAdapt project, he is a specialist in the influence of landforms and the type of substrate (geological structure, soils) on natural processes.

piotr_waldykowski@sggw.edu.pl

Landscape architect and urban planner.
Her research interests revolve around adaptation strategies of small and medium-sized European cities to climate change. Blue-green infrastructure in the form of sustainable rainwater management, nature-based technical and material (NBS) solutions and ecosystem services are her main research topics. In the CoAdapt project, she supports issues related to the application of green-blue infrastructure solutions in urban spaces.

barbara_warzecha@sggw.edu.pl

Landscape architect. Her research interests revolve around issues related to universal design, including in particular new technologies and products for creating pedestrian routes. Walkways that are comfortable for all user groups but also nature-friendly are the main areas of research. In the CoAdapt project, she is responsible for conducting walks to motivate residents to take action to adapt to climate change.

magdalena_wojnowska-heciak@sggw.edu.pl

Doctor of Philosophy, Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Technology and Ecology. Her research interests focus on the design of circular systems for clean energy production for consumers, taking into account the changing design environment. She is involved in process and systems modeling. One of her research areas is the justification of models for coordinating configurations of clean energy production systems by biogas plants from different types of waste from individual housing developments, as well as the use of biofuels in housing complexes and determining their performance. Her research uses computer modeling, modern big data processing, and computational intelligence technologies. Within the CoAdapt project, he is involved in model justification and coordination of project configurations for circular clean energy production by biogas plants from individual residential waste, taking into account the specific project environment.

trinle@ukr.net

Socio-economic geographer, PhD in Earth Sciences. She is interested in the functioning, development, and planning of cities, as well as the impact of spatial development on the quality of life. She has a special interest in the functioning of new and old housing developments in cities. In the CoAdapt project, she is involved in work packages WP2 and WP3.

Architect, PhD student at the Faculty of Architecture, Warsaw University of Technology. Her research interests are in the quality of life in the built environment, in particular the impact of architecture and urban planning on the health and well-being of users. She researches the design of underground buildings intended for human habitation. In the CoAdapt project, Katarzyna is involved in the day-to-day implementation of tasks.

PhD student at the Doctoral School of Humanities at the University of Warsaw and in the program “Transformations in European Societies” at Ludwig and Maximilian University of Munich, graduate of the Faculty of “Artes Liberales” at the University of Warsaw and the Faculty of Fine Arts at Goldsmiths. She researches space, culture, and the history of socialism and post-socialism. She is interested in issues of environment, skills, knowledge, materials and utopia, nostalgia, and simulation. In the CoAdapt project, Katarzyna is involved in the day-to-day implementation of tasks.

Professor leading the academic group of human-computer interaction and universal design at the Department of Computer Science at OsloMet. She has experience in areas such as information visualization, universal ICT design, and multimodal interaction. In the CoAdapt project, Siri is involved in the implementation of WP2.

Behavioral analyst with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and health. She is currently an undergraduate student in the Applied Computer Technology Programme at Metropolitan University in Oslo. She is interested in so-called human-machine interaction. In the CoAdapt project, Maja is involved in the implementation of WP2.

Master’s degree in renewable energy. She is currently involved in several research projects on climate change adaptation. In one of them (UNCHAIN), she is involved in the development and use of a chain of influence method to determine the degree of stakeholder involvement in the co-creation of knowledge and participatory processes. In the CoAdapt project, she is involved in the implementation of WP1, including research on how to motivate and increase the involvement of residents in adaptation activities.

Master’s degree in geography with a specialization in human geography. She specializes in issues related to climate change adaptation and building a so-called socio-ecological resilience using qualitative methods. She is currently working on several projects dealing with the co-creation of knowledge for urban and environmental adaptation to climate change. In the CoAdapt project, she is involved in the implementation of WP1, including research on motivating and increasing citizen involvement in adaptation activities.

Geographer, she holds a Master’s degree from the Institute of Social Sciences and Environmental Geography at the University of Freiburg (Germany) with a specialization in the geography of global change. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Public Law from the University of Münster (Germany) and the University of Salamanca (Spain). She is interested in the interconnectedness of social and natural processes in climate change adaptation, global transformation in local contexts, equity, human health, and feminist methodologies. In the CoAdapt project, she is involved in the implementation of WP1, including research on motivating and enhancing the involvement of local people in adaptation activities.