To develop a spatially explicit risk assessment framework for implementation of EU directives
To build capacity, systems and tools for delivering advice to consent authorities
To build capacity, systems and tools for delivering advice to consent authorities
TASK ONE
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Review of Ecological Risk Assessment Frameworks
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To review existing ecological risk assessment frameworks used in assessment of interactions between marine industries and their environment as a precursor to selecting and/or developing improved frameworks as set out in Task 2
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Outputs:
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100%
TASK TWO
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Selection, Development and Testing of a new ERAF for Irish coastal waters
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Development of a spatially explicit risk assessment framework that combines information on ecosystem vulnerability and recoverability to highlight areas where species and habitats are most at risk from adverse effects of human activities.
The addition of socio-economic data to the framework case study area for the production of a tool that enables policy makers to make informed decisions of the costs and benefits associated with various coastal activities. |
Outputs:
• Risk assessment framework • GIS tools to aid implementation of the risk assessment Outputs:
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100%
TASK THREE
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Review, adoption and testing of environmental (spatial) planning decision support tools
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To review existing environmental planning decision support tools and to adopt and demonstrate best practice using such tools
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Outputs
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80%
TASK FOUR
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Assessment of existing conservation networks in coastal waters and recommendations for MSP
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To use the chosen decision support tool to find optimum solutions for network design given the conservation targets using "what if" scenarios
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Outputs
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70%
TASK FIVE
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Dissemination
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The dissemination of the project outputs
- A technical and synthesis report at the end of the project
- At least 3 peer-reviewed journal papers that will examine different aspects of the project.
- A conservation decision support workshop will be organised to engage local and regional stakeholders on the research and demonstrate how to use the new framework
- A project webpage
- Oral and/or poster presentations at peer-reviewed conferences
30%