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Project title

Communicating Risk Based Enforcement (Acronym: Relay_Risk)

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

University College Dublin (UCD)

Lead Applicant

Eoin O'Neill

Project Abstract

The proposed research will develop a framework to support the preparation and monitoring of an engagement strategy to effectively communicate risk-based environmental regulation. The research will begin by identifying the guiding principles of an effective communication strategy for risk-based regulation. This will draw on international best practice across all areas of risk-based regulation. The research will provide guidelines and metrics to support those charged with implementing and monitoring an engagement strategy, supporting effective allocation of limited resources. All guidelines and recommendations will be tested through a pilot study that assesses the effectiveness of the National Inspection Plan for Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (DWWTS) engagement strategy. A final report, including two-page summary, will be used to disseminate the proposed research findings to academics, policy makers and the wider public. Policy makers will be provided with a practical framework and guidance on effective communication of risk-based environmental regulation. The proposed research is expected to lead to at least one peer-reviewed paper and will support the communication of academic research to the general public. The proposed research will add to a growing awareness that understanding risk is prerequisite to effective risk-based regulation. The research findings will have relevance to other areas where risk-based regulation is being adopted.

Grant Approved

�48,545.81

Research Hub

Natural Environment

Research Theme

Governance Framework and Socio-Economic Considerations in Water Management

Start Date

01/03/2014

Initial Projected Completion Date

01/02/2015