Fig. 1.
Research algorithm.
Source: own elaboration.
Table 1.
Structure and characteristics of respondents by groups of Polish public organisations operating at regional level.
| Public organisation | Main characteristics and competencies | No. of respondents (pers.) | Share (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Organisations responsible for regional policy implementation | Marshal Offices |
| 27 | 39.1 |
| Regional Funds for Environmental Protection and Water Management |
| 10 | 14.5 | ||
| Group 2 | Organisations responsible for environmental protection | Regional Directorates for Environmental Protection |
| 12 | 17.4 |
| Voivodeship Inspectorates for Environmental Protection |
| 20 | 29.0 | ||
Fig. 2.
Improvement in the regional natural environment since Poland’s accession to the EU in 2004 as observed by respondents.
Source: own elaboration.
Fig. 3.
Respondents’ opinion on the impact of Cohesion Policy on positive changes regarding regional environmental protection.
Source: own elaboration.
Fig. 4.
Impact of the remaining factors affecting environmental protection compared with an impact of Cohesion Policy – the respondents’ opinion.
Source: own elaboration.
Fig. 5.
Remaining factors affecting environmental protection indicated by the respondents.
Source: own elaboration.