Pillar 5
Research Areas
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
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
Empowering BiOrbic researchers with frameworks and tools to engage with the civic society at large
To empower BiOrbic researchers with frameworks and tools to engage citizens in the research they are carrying on. The activities will focus on embedding bottom-up approaches recommended by the European Climate Pact and European Green Deal and used in Horizon Europe research projects, such as the living lab framework, citizen science activities, and co-design of…
Primary Investigator
Francesco Pilla
Staff
Funding Source
Research Ireland
Negotiating a cultural narrative for the development of the bioeconomy with rural communities in Ireland (BioCultúr)
Build on a cultural narrative to implement a programme that will enhance rural awareness & knowledge of the bioeconomy and connect isolated, rural communities with the bioeconomy through cultural, heritage and lifestyle perspectives, while delivering tangible community-based (local) employment opportunities. Jamie: BioCultúr embodies a concerted effort to bridge disciplinary boundaries, foster transdisciplinary collaboration, and empower…
Primary Investigator
Tom Curran, Maire Nic an Bhaird, Laoise Ní Chléirigh
Staff
Funding Source
Research Ireland
Talent4BBI
Training future Leaders 4 the European Biobased Industries
Staff
Kevin O'Connor
Funding Source
MSCA
