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Project Code [2020-CCRP-DS.27]

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Project title

Ex-Post Analysis of the Impact of National Landfill Policy for GHG-Emissions in the Waste Sector

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

Economic & Social Research Institute (ESRI)

Lead Applicant

Iulia Siedschlag

Project Abstract

The proposed research project will examine the impact of Ireland�s Landfill Policy on the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over the past three decades. The research will focus on the quantification of the reduction of methane emissions from disposals of municipal waste to landfill.

Grant Approved

�59,955.00

Research Hub

Climate Change

Research Theme

Carbon Stocks, GHG Emissions, Sinks and Management Options

Start Date

02/10/2020

Initial Projected Completion Date

16/12/2020