Agata Szafraniuk

As the Head of ClientEarth's Warsaw office, Agata Szafraniuk oversees all legal interventions and operations in Poland and the broader Central and Eastern European region. She plays a pivotal role in shaping strategic direction while focusing on maximizing the organization's regional impact and influence.

She is a senior lawyer and environmental leader with over a decade of experience and unwavering dedication to advancing conservation and biodiversity across Poland, Central and Eastern Europe, and the EU.

Agata has played a pivotal role in driving impactful environmental initiatives and leading our Wildlife & Habitats team. Under her guidance, the team has achieved remarkable milestones, including the preservation of free-flowing rivers in the Balkans, the development of stronger forestry regulations, and a groundbreaking victory in the European Court of Justice against illegal logging in the Białowieża Forest.

A graduate of the Faculty of Law at the University of Warsaw and the University of Lisbon, Agata is a certified advocate, completing her legal training with the Warsaw Bar Association. Her dedication to environmental causes and empowering civil society earned her recognition by Forbes Women magazine.

With her expertise and leadership, Agata champions innovative legal strategies, contributing to a more sustainable future on both a national and international scale.

Driven by her belief in the transformative power of law, Agata’s philosophy is rooted in the idea that:

Law should not only regulate but also inspire action. Through the wise use of law, we can create a future where nature and society flourish together. Every decision today shapes the world of tomorrow—it’s up to us to define the legacy we leave for our planet.