The Water Forum’s overarching research objective is:
To ensure all guidance concerning water quality and the management of water resources in Ireland, provided by the Forum is supported by the best available science; and where knowledge gaps exist, to carry out or commission research to support the delivery of the Strategic Plan.
This overarching objective is supported by three sub-objectives:
- To engage with stakeholders to identify research knowledge gaps and to assist in the delivery of research actions designed to support the Water Forum’s Strategic Plan.
- To develop and implement research actions to advance thinking and policy development related to water quality, water services, or the management of water resources
- To synthesize knowledge and research to advance communication and understanding between the scientific research community, policy
