Publications

The 2024 Work Programme will be informed by informal and formal consultation with stakeholders.

NI NH3 Cattle Emission Factors values derived directly from the most recent published inventory (2023 submission; 1990-2021)

A study has been commissioned by DAERA and completed in early 2023 by environmental consultants WSP UK Limited, with the assistance of RSM UK.

Findings from the first phase of an independent ex-post evaluation of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme.

Clarification on the updated waste quantity estimate and the Remediation Options Appraisal methodology.

Information on the historical detection of Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) and the decision to not routinely monitor Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) at the site.

Information on the underlying data information,  figures, estimates etc that support the weighting that was given to each of the sub criteria during the Remediation Options Appraisal

Clarification on the quantitative metrics used to assess each of the potential remediation options against the assessment sub criteria during the Remediation Options Appraisal

Stock assessment conducted by the Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute (AFBI) on behalf of DAERA in the area of The Feathers, Burial Island, Skullmartin and Craigbrain to establish the extent and quantity of seed mussel in these areas.

A comprehensive Environmental Monitoring Programme is in place at the Mobuoy Site.

Mobuoy Remediation Project - Detailed Quantitative Risk Assessment

Tetra Tech Remediation Options Appraisal Report 

Northern Ireland priority species list produced by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency.

This study presents the use of machine learning to predict habitat suitability for sandeel in the Northern Ireland inshore region.

The Summer 2022 seed mussel survey was undertaken by the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI).

The 2022/2023 Work Programme will be informed by informal and formal consultation with stakeholders.

DAERA Research and Development Strategy 2022-2026

The Summer 2021 seed mussel survey was undertaken by the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) on the 7th and 17th of June, the 17th and 21st of July and the 1st and 2nd of August 2021.

There are 8 regularly occurring species of bat found in Northern Ireland and all are strictly protected under the Conservation (Natural Habitats etc.) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995 (as amended) (known as the Habitats Regulations).

Fluorinated greenhouse gases ("F-gases") have a very high Global Warming Potential ("GWP") if emitted into the atmosphere. F-gases include hydrofluorocarbons ("HFCs").