Research 252: Climate Resilient Ireland

Author: Tara Shine, June 2018

Year: 2018

This study defines a common understanding of what constitutes a climate resilient Ireland, it examines climate resilient pathways which Ireland can take to transition to a low-carbon, climate resilient society and meet its goals as set out in the Climate Act 2015. Finally, it identifies eight factors which should inform the choice of those pathways.

Research 248: Assessment of Actions to Support the Work of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition

Author: Tara Shine, June 2018

Year: 2018

Ireland became a member of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) in 2013 to demonstrate commitment to climate and air pollution issues and to improve policy coherence between climate and air policy. This small-scale study, identifies ways in which Ireland can contribute to and benefit from its participation in the CCAC. The study pays particular attention to CCAC efforts to reduce Short-lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs).

Research 246: Enabling Decarbonisation: A Study of Energy Sector Governance in Ireland

Author: Diarmuid Torney, June 2018

Year: 2018

Ireland has strict decarbonisation targets to meet by 2050. This study is concerned with which governance institutions could enable this transition to a low carbon economy and society. Through analysis of the roles and mandates of a number of governing state institutions in the energy sector, the study makes a number of recommendations for how governance arrangements could be strengthened to better facilitate decarbonisation.

Summary Report 5: Regulatory Framework for Environmental Protection

Year: 2016

This is the Summary Report 5 of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Summary Report 4: Impacts and Mitigation Measures

Year: 2016

This is the Summary Report 4 of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Summary Report 2 : Baseline Characterisation of Seismicity

Year: 2016

This is the Summary Report 2 of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Summary Report 1: Baseline Characterisation of Groundwater, Surface Water and Aquatic Ecosystems

Year: 2016

This is the Summary Report 1 of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 1: Baseline Characterisation of Groundwater, Surface Water and Aquatic Ecosystems (part 3 of 4)

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 1 (part 3 of 4) of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 4: Impacts and Mitigation Measures (part 2 of 3)

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 4 (part 2 of 3) of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Summary Report 3: Baseline Characterisation of Air Quality

Year: 2016

This is the Summary Report 3 of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 5: Regulatory Framework for Environmental Protection

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 5 of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 4: Impacts and Mitigation Measures (part 3 of 3)

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 4 (part 3 of 3) of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

UGEE Integrated Synthesis Report

Year: 2016

This is the Integrated Synthesis Report of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 1: Baseline Characterisation of Groundwater, Surface Water and Aquatic Ecosystems (part 2 of 4)

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 1 (part 2 of 4) of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 3: Baseline Characterisation of Air Quality

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 3 of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 2: Baseline Characterisation of Seismicity

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 2 of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 4: Impacts and Mitigation Measures (part 1 of 3)

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 4 (part 1 of 3) of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 1: Baseline Characterisation of Groundwater, Surface Water and Aquatic Ecosystems (part 4 of 4)

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 1 (part 4 of 4) of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 1: Baseline Characterisation of Groundwater, Surface Water and Aquatic Ecosystems (part 1 of 4)

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 1 (part 1 of 4) of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

EPA Research 155: Public Engagement in Integrated Catchment Management

Mark Boyden, StreamScapes Aquatic & Biodiversity Education Project, November 2015

Year: 2015

This study provides an overview of practical examples of public engagement and makes recommendations in an effort to contribute to the quest to determine viable, practicable and effective engagement techniques to secure meaningful participation by the public in the attainment of essential aquatic and biodiversity goals.