Monitoring & assessment: Assessment

The EPA publishes a State of the Environment report every four years and we provide a companion online resource called Ireland's Environment. We use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies to assess the environment and track changes that occur over time. We assess changes in land cover and their effects on the environment through our participation in the Corine Land Cover project. We also produce periodic Indicator reports on specific topics from water and air quality to Ireland's compliance with environmental targets.

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Ireland's environment

Learn more about about the state of Ireland's environment

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Strategic environment assessment

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Environmental impact assessment

Learn about the environmental impact assessment process.

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State of the Environment Report

The EPA's flagship State of the Environment reports present integrated information on the quality of Ireland's environment. They also provide an assessment of the environmental challenges we face, nationally and globally.

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Land

Learn more about land and land use in Ireland. This section will be developed further throughout 2022.

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Call for Expert Evidence – Land Use

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Ireland's Environment: An Integrated Assessment 2020

Key Messages Booklet

Learn more about the key message and highlights from the State of the Environment Report 2020

Ireland's Environment: An Integrated Assessment 2020

Full report

An Integrated Assessment 2020 outling the state of Ireland’s environment at a strategic and national level.

Ireland's Environment: An Integrated Assessment 2020

Executive summary

Executive Summary: Ireland’s Environment An Integrated Assessment 2020

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Ireland's Environment: An Integrated Assessment 2020

Ireland's Environment Maps and Charts

Ireland's Environment: Maps and Charts is a supplement to the EPA’s most recent State of the Environment report, Ireland's Environment: An Integrated Assessment 2020. It has been developed to visually present up-to-date data and assessment.