Policy briefings
Our academics and students have worked with PolicyBristol to create policy briefings around recent research on environmental policy. These briefings provide key recommendations for policymakers.
Reducing surface water flooding through green infrastructure
Surface water flooding, caused by extreme rainfall, is of growing concern due to the increasing densification of urban environments, climate change and changes in land use. These factors, combined with the limited capacity of conventional drainage infrastructure in some urban areas, are likely to elevate the frequency of flooding events and as such, the potential for costly economic threats. This study sought to investigate the effectiveness of green roofs and permeable pavements at reducing surface water flooding in an area of Bristol.
Download - Policy briefing - Reducing surface water flooding (PDF, 1,417kB)
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Can e-scooters contribute to sustainable urban transport?
Bristol city’s transport strategy aims to develop a less polluting and inclusive transport system. This research looked at whether shared electric scooters (e-scooters) can contribute to sustainable urban transport in Bristol.
Download - Policy briefing - can e-scooters contribute to sustainable urban transport (PDF, 1,017kB)
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Considerations for future electric vehicle infrastructure
This briefing examines the best approach for Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure in Bristol, taking into consideration the needs of Bristol now and in the future – with the influence of non-financial factors, city-specific tailoring and futureproofing being key factors.
Download - Policy briefing - considerations for future electric vehicle infrastructure (PDF, 547kB)
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Reaching net zero carbon targets through green rooftop measures
This research uses the latest regional data and remote sensing information assessing the suitability of rooftop space across the city of Bristol to directly compare three key outputs for a potential subsidy scheme incentivising the uptake of green roofs or solar panels.
Download - Policy briefing - Reaching net zero carbon targets through rooftop measures (PDF, 309kB)
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Adopting an Oslo-style approach to electric vehicle policy
Holistic policy analysis has identified an Oslo-style policy approach that will boost electric vehicle uptake potential in Bristol whilst also continuing to address Bristol City Council’s transport objectives.
Download - Policy briefing - Adopting an Oslo-style approach to electric vehicle policy (PDF, 437kB)
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Contact us
If you would like to discuss policy briefings, please contact Cabot Institute Manager Sophie Ross-Smith in the first instance.
You can also get advice on writing or collaborating on policy briefings from PolicyBristol.
