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Soils and Land-Use Research Workshop Dr. Brian Donlon EPA Research Programme Alexander Hotel Dublin Sept 10th 2013 Talk Content EPA Research Programme (3 Pillars) Focus on Sustainable Environment Pillar Focus of Workshop EPA Research Plans 2014-2020 Soils and Land-Use & Landcover Soils and Land-Use Research Objective The overall aim of these research areas are to: “help to protect and ensure a sustainable use of soil by getting a better understanding of soil and its functions and by preventing the threats to soil and mitigating their effects. Research activities will aim at supporting sustainable urban and land-use policies.” Between 2007-2012 EPA have funded 17 projects with an €6.5m commitment (Desk studies, scholarships .. multi-annual-partner awards) Key Achievements Bogland Project • Developed a protocol for the sustainable management of peatlands ISIS project • Development of digital indicative soil map of Ireland which combines cutting edge mapping & field assessments (Teagasc co-funding) Soil H • Identifying & assessing the interactions between soil hydrology, land-use and climate change for various soils types (End of Sept 2013) Green City Guidelines • Research published which provide practical ways for to protect & enhance biodiversity Research Priorities (ex Discussion Document) SOILS IdenSoil Quality & Biodiversity Maintaining & Restoring Soils Functions Governance and Policy Support LAND USE & LAND COVER Development of National Land Use & Land Cover info system Urbanisation Env Impacts of Land Use & Land Cover changes Indicative Timeframe 19th Sept – Climate Change research workshop 25th Sept – Sustainable Environment Workshop (Biodiversity, Health, Socio Economics & Resource Efficiency) http://www.epa.ie/newsandevents/events/ 1st October 2013- Feedback on Soils & Land Use research priorities Mid October 2013- Feedback on Sustainable Environment Workshop November 2013- Draft Consultation on Research strategy Dec 2013 – Jan 2014 Finalisation & Publication of Research Strategy for 2014-2020 Q1 2014 - First research Calls under new programme Further Info The survey is available at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/B3RNHZX and will be open until the 1st October 2013. EPA SAFER Projects Database http://erc.epa.ie/smartsimple/ FP7 Catalogue of expertise http://erc.epa.ie/fp7catalogue/
