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Project Code [2019-W-DS-34]
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Project title
RainSolutions: Research based Assessment of Integrated approaches to Nature based Solutions
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
Vesi Environmental Ltd
Project Abstract
Rain Solutions aims to develop an integrated framework of methodologies to assess Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for the restoration and rehabilitation of urban water resource systems. The research will identify stakeholder and urban ecosystem needs to inform NBS planning and design. The work will review existing experiences of good practices and capitalise upon them by simulating the impact of climate variability and existing urban infrastructure, which in turn will lead to the development of an indicator system for the evaluation of key NBS. The indicator system will allow for assessment of water quantity and quality issues in an urban environment, whilst also examining socio-economic aspects for the communities which benefit from such NBS developments within their area. All of these will be brought together to create an NBS planning and design framework, supporting by machine learning, to generate recommendations which will address challenges associated with climate variability and the well-being of urban areas. The conclusion of the research of all aspects above, will lead to a self-sustainable web-based framework which will work in collaboration with stakeholders and allow for the transfer of knowledge to both potential new stakeholders and the wider community.
Grant Approved
�71,438.23
Research Theme
Ireland's Future Climate, its Impacts, and Adaptation Options
Initial Projected Completion Date
31/03/2022