Ireland has a growing demand for multiple uses of its marine space: offshore renewable energy (ORE), fisheries, marine protected areas (MPAs), aquaculture, shipping, tourism/recreation, etc. However, with these developing and growing industries come concerns about spatial squeeze, i.e. competing claims to marine space and limited capacity for expansion; cumulative environmental impacts (e.g. biodiversity loss, habitat degradation, pollution); social impacts (fishing communities, local livelihoods); and economic costs/benefits to take into consideration. Debate continues around whether colocation (multiple activities in the same place) is more beneficial or feasible (e.g. ORE+fisheries, ORE+MPAs) in some cases, or whether adjacent siting may mitigate conflicts better in others (such as through spillover effects or buffer zones).

As a result, there is a need for research to identify which maritime activities are well suited to colocation, which are not, under what circumstances, and what trade‑offs and synergies may occur as a result (economic, environmental, social).

MARÉIRE is inviting tenders for research into the topic. Tenders of up to €25,000 must be received by November 13th at 5pm.

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The IEN’s MARÉIRE project is pleased to announce a grant opportunity for research projects on environmental topics in the context of offshore renewable energy. This funding is part of a broader capacity-building initiative to support the development of research and expertise related to the interactions between the environment and offshore renewable energy within the environmental non-governmental organisation (eNGO) sector.

We invite researchers to submit proposals for research projects that align with these themes, specifically focusing on offshore renewable energy and their interactions with the environment.

Deadline 30th November 2025

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The IEN’s MARÉIRE project is pleased to announce a grant opportunity for postgraduate students projects focused on environmental topics in the context of offshore renewable energy. This funding is part of a broader capacity-building initiative to support the development of research and expertise related to the interactions between the environment and offshore renewable energy within the environmental non-governmental organisation (ENGO) sector. We invite Postgraduate students from Irish accredited institutions to submit proposals for research projects that align with these themes, specifically focusing on offshore renewable energy and the environment.

Deadline 30th November 2025

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