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Project title

Evaluation of Policies to enhance environmental Sustainability in future planning of Irish settlements

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

University of Limerick (UL)

Lead Applicant

Richard Moles

Project Abstract

This medium-scale project led by University of Limerick will identify and evaluate policies most likely to enhance urban environmental sustainability for selected settlement types so that future development of Irish settlements may be placed on a more sustainable pathway. Four Workpackages address Theme 4: planning and sustainability, Theme 1: measuring and evaluation; and Theme 3: health and well-being. It builds on existing research in urban sustainability and exploits existing databases. This research will provide policy-makers with an evidence-based guide to enhancing sustainability in settlements showing relatively poor sustainability, and ensuring that as these settlements grow they maximise opportunities to enhance sustainability. We will train two PhD researchers in interdisciplinary sustainability research. Past experience suggests they will have excellent employment opportunities (see Section 2). Experience indicates 2-3 papers in international journals from each PhD as well as 3-5 peer-reviewed papers in international conferences (see CVs). Researchers will participate in national conferences and workshops organised as part of this project. We will provide regular reports to project Steering Committee and detailed technical reports on evaluated policies to EPA. We will also produce a synthesis report outlining the recommended policies aimed at policy-makers, EPA and NSS.

Grant Approved

�324,949.30

Research Hub

Sustainability

Research Theme

Socio-Economic Considerations

Start Date

01/11/2008

Initial Projected Completion Date

01/11/2011