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Project Code [2016-CCRP-MS.38]
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Project title
CON+AIR - Addressing Conflicts of Climate and Air Pollution
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
APEnvEcon
Lead Applicant
Andrew Kelly
Project Abstract
The CON+AIR project addresses the challenges that arise where climate policy CONflicts with AIR (CON+AIR) policy. This project will build upon prior research by EnvEcon with regard to addressing the tensions that can arise between climate and air policy in an Irish context, whilst also drawing on international experiences, in particular those in Norway where the project partner NILU play a critical role in assessing similar issues and designing effective solutions. The research will frame the potential scale of the climate-air conflict issue in Ireland, and will then embark upon stakeholder engagement and research across the International community to build the most promising menu of technical and non-technical options to mitigate those potential tensions. The team will utilise the GAINS model and in-house fleet modelling capacities of EnvEcon as part of the scenario and option evaluation. Whilst NILU, a leading European air research institute, will provide concentration modelling using the EMEP and EPISODE models at national scale city scale. NILU will offer significant International experience from Norway with regard to targeting diesel in transport, and biomass in the residential/industrial sectors. The project will assess the problem, identify potential solutions, define outcomes, and offer guidance for better, broader policy in Ireland.
Grant Approved
�199,583.50
Research Hub
Climate Change
Research Theme
Climate Solutions, Transition Management and Opportunities
Initial Projected Completion Date
28/02/2019