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Project Code [2022-CE-1152]

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Project title

The impact of extreme climatic events on ecosystems - Scoping study

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

University College Dublin (UCD)

Lead Applicant

Mary Kelly-Quinn

Project Abstract

The overall aim of this scoping study is to identify the potential impacts of extreme climate events on Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and Special Protection Areas (SPAs) in Ireland and inform research needs. This will be achieved through a review and synthesise the likely range and nature of extreme climate events of relevance to Ireland followed by data analysis and stakeholder consultation to identify the range of potential impacts of extreme climate events on SACs and SPAs in Ireland. This will inform an assessment of the vulnerability and risk posed by climate change inferences to a representative set of SACs and SPAs. The data and information compiled and analysed will help identify key knowledge gaps that need to be addressed by future research priorities.

Grant Approved

�99,989.64

Research Hub

Climate Change

Research Theme

n/a

Start Date

01/03/2023

Initial Projected Completion Date

29/02/2024