Upcoming Joint Conference by ICLRD & CCBS in 2014
Title: Cross Border Economic Development and the Border Development Zone Concept Venue: Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan Date: 30-31 January 2014 Register for the Conference here! Access the conference programme here While there is no longer an all-island Common Chapter,...
Briefing Paper No.12: Small Island: Big Marine Challenges Ahead for the Blue Economy
Title: Briefing Paper No.12: Small Island: Big Marine Challenges Ahead for the Blue Economy Publication Date: September 2013 Authors: Dr. Heather Ritchie Summary: This paper investigates the issues arising for the island of Ireland resulting from two different Marine...
ICLRD Welcomes First Framework for Co-operation in Spatial Planning
Press Release: 17th October 2013 The International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD) welcomes the recent publication of ‘Framework for Co-operation: Spatial Strategies of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland’. This innovative approach to...
New Project to Develop a Form of Cross-Border Economic Development Unique to the Irish Border Region
The Centre for Cross Border Studies (CCBS), in association with the International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD), launched its exciting new project: ‘Towards a Border Development Zone’ on 24th June 2013. This project is funded under the EU INTERREG...
ICLRD Secures Funding to support the North West Partnership Board
PRESS RELEASE: MONDAY 17 JUNE 2013 The International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD) is delighted to have secured funding under the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 'Reconciliation Fund' to assist the newly established North west Partnership...
Program: Planning Reform on the Island of Ireland: from Policy to PRACTICE
ONE-DAY CONFERENCE Planning Reform on the Island of Ireland: from Policy to PRACTICE May 2nd 2013 Canal Court Hotel, Newry Time Type of Session Focus & Speakers 09.15 – 09.45 Registration & Refreshments 09.50 Welcome Address: Peter Sheridan, Chief...
21/6/2013 – Research papers sought for the fourth edition of Borderlands: The Journal of Spatial Planning in Ireland
The International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD) will publish the fourth edition of Borderlands: The Journal of Spatial Planning in Ireland in January 2014. The Centre is currently seeking high quality research papers on issues of spatial planning...
Planning Reform on the Island of Ireland: From Policy to PRACTICE || Thursday, 2nd May 2013
In conjunction with Co-operation Ireland, the International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD) held a one-day conference on Thursday 2nd May 2013 on the theme of Planning Reform on the Island of Ireland: From Policy to Practice. Held in the Canal Court...
Cross-Border Planning Network Secures Further Funding
Harmonising cross-border planning and increasing cooperation among Councils along the Irish border in service delivery, economic development and environmental management remain an important priority for both Irish administrations. The Cross-Border Spatial Planning and...
Seminar: Planning Reform on the Island of Ireland – From Policy to PRACTICE
Seminar Announcement: Date for Your Diary Planning Reform on the Island of Ireland: From Policy to PRACTICE ICLRD and Cooperation Ireland in association with The Department of Environment, Northern Ireland and The Department of the Environment, Community and...
Opportunity for research scholarship at the University of Ulster
Based at one of the ICLRD’s core partner institutions, this research will investigate IT business location factors across the island of Ireland and the role of strategic spatial planning in promoting growth. The closing date for applications is Friday 22nd March 2013....
Eighth Annual ICLRD Conference
ICLRD held its Eighth Annual Conference on Thursday, 7th February 2013 in Newry. Click here to read about the proceedings and download presentations.
Briefing Paper No.11: Implementation of River Basin Management Plans — Current Issues and Future Needs
Title: Briefing Paper No.11: Implementation of River Basin Management Plans: Current Issues and Future Needs Publication Date: December 2012 Authors: Dr. Ainhoa González Del Campo, John Driscoll, Pádraig Maguire Summary: This paper presents a summary of the issues...
River Basin Management Plans: Cross-Border Cooperation and the Role of Spatial Planning
ICLRD and the Border Regional Authority hosted a workshop on “River Basin Management Plans: Cross-Border Cooperation and the Role of Spatial Planning” on Wednesday 17th of October at the Monaghan County Council Chambers. Senior planners and representatives from the...
Briefing Paper No.10: Biomass Resources in the Island of Ireland
Title: Briefing Paper No.10: Biomass Resources in the Island of Ireland Publication Date: September 2012 Author: Michael Doran Summary: This paper analyses the biomass resource on the island of Ireland and how it can contribute to its energy supply in the future....
Towards a Spatial Monitoring Framework for the Island of Ireland: a Scoping Study
In 2011 ICLRD published the paper Towards a Spatial Monitoring Framework for the Island of Ireland: a Scoping Study. This report focuses on the application of data for the purpose of informing policy decisions, in particular with respect to the policy objectives and...