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Project Code [2008-CCRP-3.6]
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Project title
Using participatory governance to adapt to climate change
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University College Cork (UCC)
Lead Applicant
Maria Falaleeva
Project Abstract
The aim of this research is to study the feasibility of applying adaptive co- management as a model for participatory governance in planning for climate change adaptation. The proposed approach will accommodate decision making where uncertainties and vulnerabilities are high, whilst taking existing democratic structures into consideration. The study will focus on the coastal zone, where climate change can cause extreme impacts (e.g. coastal erosion, flooding and sea level rise) and accordingly give rise to environmental conflict amongst stakeholders. Findings will be disseminated to the wider environmental decision making community.
Grant Approved
�349,470.60
Research Hub
Climate Change
Research Theme
Ireland's Future Climate, its Impacts, and Adaptation Options
Initial Projected Completion Date
05/01/2012