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Project title

Transboundary Adaptation Learning Exchange

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

University College Cork (UCC)

Lead Applicant

Barry O'Dwyer

Project Abstract

Adaptation is a relatively new area of planning for local and sectoral decision makers in Ireland. Adopting a stakeholder led approach, the proposed research (TalX) aims to establish an innovative, collaborative and learning network to develop transferable skills and enabling solutions for adaptation while exploring best practice in terms of the structures and processes which empower national, sectoral and local decision makers to address the objectives of climate adaptation policy (e.g. NAF, 2018). Five case study jurisdictions (Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England) will participate in the network, all of which are subject to a similar climate impact profile but are at different stages of maturity in adaptation planning and implementation. This innovative learning network will be employed to �sense test� international best practice, learn from experiences and upskill adaptation decision-making across borders. In collaboration with project stakeholders, recommendations will be developed for the continuous improvement of national, local and sectoral adaptation policy. Importantly, careful attention will be paid to ensure that the learning network will be designed to create an enabling and supporting environment for all participants in which to share learnings rather than generate competition between nations on adaptation progress.

Grant Approved

�342,779.54

Research Hub

Climate Change

Research Theme

Ireland's Future Climate, its Impacts, and Adaptation Options

Start Date

13/01/2020

Initial Projected Completion Date

12/01/2022