Information Session – EIA for Wind Micro-Credential with University of Limerick

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Date: 11 September 2024
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Venue: Online (via Microsoft Teams)

Introduction:

We are hosting an information session on the upcoming micro-credential in collaboration with the University of Limerick – Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Wind Farms.

The module leader Dr. William Horan, Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Limerick will be online to discuss the content of the modules.

Modules:

Topics to be covered include:

The definition, purpose, origin, and evolution of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), along with an overview of current and potential future EU Directives and national legislation.
The stages of EIA implementation, including monitoring and auditing processes.
Reviewing Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR) and understanding the role of EIA in the planning process. Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) review and the role of EIA in planning
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) directive purpose and stages
Examination of EU Directives and national legislation specific to the Wind Energy sector, with an analysis of relevant EIA case studies.
How do you apply for the EIA Micro-Credential?

You can apply for the funding by expressing your interest on our website here. Your eligibility for funding will be assessed and you will then be provided the link to apply for a place on the programme to University of Limerick.

About the Speaker

Dr. William Horan has been involved in teaching modules relating to environmental impact assessment and environmental life cycle assessment for the chemical science and engineering departments at the University of Limerick. His research focus is primarily on assessing the environmental impacts of human activities, through quantitative methodologies, and projecting future environmental transitions pathways accounting for technological, economic and social considerations. He has previously worked on Environmental Protection Agency projects ‘Developing the Potential of Third-level Campuses as Change Agents in Transition towards Sustainable Communities’ and ‘Industrial Water 4.0 – A Framework for Catchment-based Digitally Integrated Industrial Water Stewardship’. William is currently a postdoctoral researcher for the research project ‘Sustainable construction and Assessment Of the full Lifecycle impact of Irish harvested Wood products (SAOLWood)’ funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.