Abstract
This paper builds on and extends previous research to contribute to ongoing discussion on the use of resource and carbon accounting tools in regional policy making. The Northern Visions project has produced the first evidence-based footpath setting out the actions that need to be taken to achieve the step changes in the Ecological and Carbon Footprint of Northern Ireland. A range of policies and strategies were evaluated using the Resources and Energy Analysis Programme. The analysis provided the first regional evidence base that current sustainable development policy commitments would not lead to the necessary reductions in either the Ecological Footprint or carbon dioxide emissions. Building on previous applications of Ecological Footprint analysis in regional policy making, the research has demonstrated that there is a valuable role for Ecological and Carbon Footprint Analysis in policy appraisal. The use of Ecological and Carbon Footprint Analysis in regional policy making has been evaluated and recommendations made on ongoing methodological development. The authors hope that the research can provide insights for the ongoing use Ecological and Carbon Footprint Analysis in regional policy making and help set out the priorities for research to support this important policy area
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 917-936 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | Local Environment |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 9 |
Early online date | 31 Oct 2011 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- REAP, GHG Protocol, CRC, Local Environment, Carbon Footprint, Northern Visions, ICARB, Env Metrics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geography, Planning and Development
- Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law