"The European Union's environmental policy and the efficiency of sawmill production and trade companies in Poland in 2014–2024 (in the context of climate change)" project is aimed at supporting young scientists in conducting scientific research by financing the costs related to the collection, processing and analysis of empirical data, including disseminating the results of the research in the national and international scientific community and among residents and entrepreneurs operating in the Metropolis GZM area.

The primary objective of this research task is to assess the effectiveness of sawmill production and trading companies in Poland from 2014 to 2024, whose activities are indirectly regulated through the European Union's environmental policy mechanisms. Previous studies and publications do not directly address the issue under investigation, do not specify a time frame within which accurate conclusions can be made, and are not based on extensive quantitative data, thus failing to provide guidelines for public authorities. The proposed study aims to fill this research gap.

The research task will be conducted by mgr Krzysztof Dróżdż,  and involves the following activities:

1. analysis of relevant literature (national and international) covered by the research task;
2. development of original scientific research on the intertemporal preferences of residents of Metropolis GZM; 
3. preparation and analysis of statistical data collected as part of the research task;
4. presentation of research results at renowned national and international scientific conferences;
5. preparation of a scientific paper presenting the results of the research;

popularization of research results among residents of Metropolis GZM (e.g., in the form of public lectures, participation in popular science events, etc.).

The project coordinator is dr hab. Monika Foltyn-Zarychta, prof. UE. This project is part of the "ECOnomics4Climate III" cluster project implemented by Prof. Foltyn-Zarychta, with the support of Internationalization.    

"The European Union's environmental policy and the efficiency of sawmill production and trade companies in Poland in 2014–2024 (in the context of climate change)" project has been co-financed by the Metropolis GZM within the framework of the "Metropolitan Science and Education Support Fund" program for years 2022-2024. The total grant amount is PLN 26,010.00.

Project implementation period: March – November 2025.