Economic
Research Areas
Exploring Social Acceptance of the Bioeconomy: A Case Study of the South-West Region of Ireland
The overarching aim of this research is to gain insight into the acceptance of bioeconomy regarding land use and facility siting in the South-West region of Ireland among different stakeholders. To achieve this aim, three objectives have been defined.
Primary Investigator
Prof. Eoin O’Neill, Prof. Maeve Henchion
Staff
Mina Sadeghzadeh (PhD)
Funding Source
Research Ireland
Ensuring a just, inclusive, and fair transition to a climate neutral circular bioeconomy
Understand new opportunities for entrepreneurship, jobs, and opportunities for innovative and inclusive business models and supply chains in the circular bioeconomy.
Primary Investigator
Prof. Colm McLaughlin, Dr. Enrico Secchi
Staff
Dr. Orlagh Reynolds, Dr. Aideen O’Dochartaigh, Gladys Omondi (PhD), Ebenezer Amponsah (PhD)
Funding Source
Research Ireland
Dairy Farming and Sustainability: Perceptions of what farming was, is and will be through the eyes of producers and consumers
With a global, EU and national focus on sustainability, this PhD investigates how perceptions of dairy farming – past, present and future – shape and are shaped by producers and consumers. The outcome will be a shared vision of ‘good’ dairy farming practices that resonate with consumers, citizens, and producers alike.
Primary Investigator
Prof. Maeve Henchion
Staff
Manuel de los Reyes Garcia Nieto
Funding Source
Research Ireland
Economic, Pillar 5, Social and Policy Aspects
Exploring Social Acceptance of the Bioeconomy: A Case Study of the South-West Region of Ireland
The overarching aim of this research is to…