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Project Code [2016-SE-FS-2]
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Project title
Designing Behaviour Change for Sustainable Development
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University of Limerick (UL)
Lead Applicant
Simon O'Rafferty
Project Abstract
This Fellowship will focus on how the EPA can apply design methods and behavioural insights when developing new services and interventions. It is intended that the focus will be on developing new services and interventions in the context of sustainable communities. Based on the outputs of Open Practices and number of research broad questions will be explored. These include: � How can the EPA co-create interventions with services providers and service users (e.g. communities) in order to maximise impact? � How can the EPA build on existing successful interventions and services while systematically applying design and innovation methods alongside behavioural insights? � Should or could the EPA develop an �innovation unit� or �policy lab� that supports the existing work of staff alongside the future development and evaluation of services and interventions? e.g. a physical innovation space, virtual teams etc. The proposal involves a series of workshops and action research that will enable productive encounters between EPA staff, intermediary organisations, departmental staff, community organisations and citizens.
Grant Approved
�160,880.57
Research Hub
Sustainability
Research Theme
Socio-Economic Considerations
Initial Projected Completion Date
19/01/2019