Latest Research Publications
Current and Future Vulnerabilities to Climate Change in Ireland
Climate Change Research Programme (CCRP) 2007 - 2013 Report Series No. 29, September 2013
Year: 2013
Further research is required to identify critical thresholds or adaptation tipping points. The study recommends a fuller climate change risk assessment to better inform adaptation options.
HydroDetect
Climate Change Research Programme (CCRP) 2007 - 2013 Report Series No. 27, September 2013
Year: 2013
The work capitalises on the rich history and strengths of hydrometric monitoring and data collection conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Office of Public Works and Local Authorities. The report provides analysis of signals of climate change in these data.
Ireland's National Phenology Network (IE-NPN)
Climate Change Research Programme (CCRP) 2007 - 2013 Report Series No. 23, September 2013
Year: 2013
The study links increasing air temperature, particularly in Spring, to the earlier emergence of leaves which contributes to a longer growing season. However, trends in autumn, towards later leaf fall for example, were much less obvious possibly as day-length is a stronger environmental cue than temperature.
Climate Change Impacts on Phenology: Implications for Terrestrial Ecosystems
Climate Change Research Programme (CCRP) 2007 - 2013 Report Series No. 22, September 2013
Year: 2013
The study links increasing air temperature, particularly in Spring, to the earlier emergence of leaves which contributes to a longer growing season. However, trends in autumn, towards later leaf fall for example, were much less obvious possibly as day-length is a stronger environmental cue than temperature.
Draft Terms of Reference for a Research Programme on the Environmental Impacts of UGEE
Document for Public Consultation, August 2013
Year: 2013
Draft Terms of Reference for a Research Programme on the Environmental Impacts of UGEE
STRIVE 101 - Flow Technology – A green technology with a bright future
STRIVE Report 101: Kieran Nolan, Alexander Yavorskyy, Michael Oelgemöller, Oksana Shvydkiv, July 2013
Year: 2013
Currently, for every 1kg of active pharmaceutical product produced between 25 and 100kg of waste is generated. This project looks at new technologies that reduce water and energy requirements, offering cost savings and improved product yield, with less waste generated.
Climate Change Research Programme - Thematic areas and projects funded
Year: 2013
This brochure highlights projects funded under the EPA's Climate Change Research Programme to date.
Governance and Climate Change - Making the transition to an adapted Ireland
CCRP 20: McGloughlin, J.S & Sweeney, J, July 2013
Year: 2013
This report presents an initial assessment of local authority climate change adaptation preparations.
Integrated Biodoversity Impact Assessment - Streamlining AA, SEA and EIA Processes - Practicioner's Manual
Year: 2013
This practitioner’s manual provides step-by-step guidance on integrating processes for biodiversity impact assessment.
Water saving technologies to reduce water consumption and wastewater production
Year: 2013
Dr Donata Dubber and Dr Laurence Gill - Water saving technologies to reduce water consumption and wastewater production in Irish households
Summary of Findings - Towards a Green Net National Product for Ireland
Year: 2013
Summary of Findings - STRIVE Report 103
Ecosystem Indicators for the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD)
MSFD-Support Research on OSPAR Ecological Quality Objectives, May 2013
Year: 2013
STRIVE Report 105 - Samuel Shephard, David G. Reid, Deirdre Brophy, Rick Officer and Ian O’Connor
Summary of Findings - Ecosystem indicators for the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD)
Authors: Samuel Shephard, Deirdre Brophy, Rick Officer, Ian O’Connor & David Reid, May 2013
Year: 2013
Summary of Findings - STRIVE Report 105
Small Scale Study: Classification of freshwater sponges in Ireland
Small Scale Study: Classification of freshwater sponges in Ireland, April 2013
Year: 2013
A recent small scale study was initiated by the EPA to classify taxonomically the sponge collection housed at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Regional Inspectorate in Kilkenny.
Ireland’s Environmental Researchers & Framework Programme FP7
Key Achievements of FP7, March 2013
Year: 2013
Achievements of FP7
Joint Programme Initiative: Cultural Heritage and Global Change: A new challenge
EPA leaflet highlighting Irish involvement with European Joint Programming Initiative 'Cultural Heritage and Global Change, February 2013
Year: 2013
EPA leaflet highlighting Irish involvement with European Joint Programming Initiative 'Cultural Heritage and Global Change: A new challenge'
Joint Programme Initiative Climate Change – Connecting Climate Change Knowledge for Europe
EPA leaflet highlighting Irish involvement with European Joint Programme Initiative on 'Climate Change – Connecting Climate Change Knowledge for Europe', February 2013
Year: 2013
EPA leaflet highlighting Irish involvement with European Joint Programme Initiative on 'Climate Change – Connecting Climate Change Knowledge for Europe'
Joint Programme Initiative: Water – Challenges for a Changing World
EPA leaflet highlighting Irish involvement with European Joint Programming Initative on 'Water – Challenges for a Changing World', February 2013
Year: 2013
EPA leaflet highlighting Irish involvement with European Joint Programming Initative on 'Water – Challenges for a Changing World'