Policymeasures.com is an open development resource for information related to the design, use and analysis of policies and measures for the environment.
The scope and detail of the content in this resource is evolving and is formatted to target a range of interests from the casual browser to the specialist modeller. The site was launched in 2011 in a beta testing phase and has been extended and developed moderately throughout 2012 and 2013. Presently the site is viewed as a complete framework for content development, but the level of content remains a challenge for the future phases of work. In the main navigation bar above you can jump straight to the browsing menus for the policy measures database, the related reading resources section, and a detailed search menu. It is also recommended to register and get involved in developing the resource, or to subscribe to our mailing list to keep in touch with the progress of the initiative.
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Recent Publications & Policy Measures
Solid Fuel Regulation
The ban on the marketing, sale and distribution of bituminous fuel (or ‘smoky coal ban’) was first introduced in Dublin…
Building Energy Rating
From January 1st, 2009, a Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate became compulsory for all homes being sold or offered for…
Climate | Climate & Air | Energy | Non-Technical Option | Specific Example
News FEED
- Cash-strapped governments will need private sector investment to meet sustainable transport objectives, OECD says
22/05/2013 OECD Environment - EU considers launching industrial disaster fund
22/05/2013 ENDS Europe - Europe’s bathing waters continue to improve
21/05/2013 European Environment Agency
Featured Policy Measure
Featured Publication
N-ETS 2020 - Ireland’s Non-Traded Sector Target (extended version)


