Year: 2015
This research fellowship progressed in three areas: (i) estimation of SOC stocks within major agricultural land uses; (ii) detailed model simulation of GHGs and SOC stock changes using the ECOSSE model; and (iii) the intercomparison of the ECOSSE, DNDC, and DailyDayCent process-based models calibrated to Irish conditions.
Year: 2015
This study describes a two year study of the net ecosystem carbon balance of two such sites and aims to deliver data to allow the Republic of Ireland (ROI) to progress towards a higher tier reporting level for this land use category.
Year: 2015
This report sets out the findings of the ADAPT Project. The objectives of the project were to examine the role that economic appraisal methods, including cost–benefit analysis (CBA), can play in the choice of adaptation options, and to make recommendations on possible approaches.
Year: 2015
The aim of this document is to give guidance on the compilation of a periodic climate status report, based on the experience of compiling the 2013 edition.
Year: 2015
Currently, there is a large body of work on current and anticipated impacts of climate change for Ireland, and it is now considered that there is a robust knowledge base on which to begin the process of adaptation planning (Desmond et al., 2009).
Modelling air quality climate change and volcanic ash, March 2015
Year: 2015
Research Report 147 Modelling air quality, climate change and volcanic ash
Year: 2014
Carbon Sequestration by Hedgerows in the Irish Landscape
CCRP 30 - John Sweeney et al, February 2014
Year: 2014
Co-ordination, Communication and Adaptation for Climate Change in Ireland: an Integrated Approach
Assessing current conditions and enhancing the capacity for climate resilience in local coastal management. Climate Change Research Report Programme (CCRP) 2007 - 2013 Report Series No. 28, September 2013
Year: 2013
Looks at adaptation options and responses in the Cork area.
Climate Change Research Programme (CCRP) 2007 - 2013 Report Series No. 19, September 2013
Year: 2013
Research report on climate change impacts on Biodiversity in Ireland, projecting changes and informing adaptation measures
Climate Change Research Programme (CCRP) 2007 - 2013 Report Series No. 29, September 2013
Year: 2013
Further research is required to identify critical thresholds or adaptation tipping points. The study recommends a fuller climate change risk assessment to better inform adaptation options.
Climate Change Research Programme (CCRP) 2007 - 2013 Report Series No. 27, September 2013
Year: 2013
The work capitalises on the rich history and strengths of hydrometric monitoring and data collection conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Office of Public Works and Local Authorities. The report provides analysis of signals of climate change in these data.
Climate Change Research Programme (CCRP) 2007 - 2013 Report Series No. 23, September 2013
Year: 2013
The study links increasing air temperature, particularly in Spring, to the earlier emergence of leaves which contributes to a longer growing season. However, trends in autumn, towards later leaf fall for example, were much less obvious possibly as day-length is a stronger environmental cue than temperature.
Climate Change Research Programme (CCRP) 2007 - 2013 Report Series No. 22, September 2013
Year: 2013
The study links increasing air temperature, particularly in Spring, to the earlier emergence of leaves which contributes to a longer growing season. However, trends in autumn, towards later leaf fall for example, were much less obvious possibly as day-length is a stronger environmental cue than temperature.
Year: 2013
This brochure highlights projects funded under the EPA's Climate Change Research Programme to date.
CCRP 20: McGloughlin, J.S & Sweeney, J, July 2013
Year: 2013
This report presents an initial assessment of local authority climate change adaptation preparations.
EPA leaflet highlighting Irish involvement with European Joint Programme Initiative on 'Climate Change – Connecting Climate Change Knowledge for Europe', February 2013
Year: 2013
EPA leaflet highlighting Irish involvement with European Joint Programme Initiative on 'Climate Change – Connecting Climate Change Knowledge for Europe'
Climate Change Research Programme - CCRP Report 11, February 2013
Year: 2013
This report summarises work done by Dr. Jerry Murphy and his team in the Environmental Research Institute at University College Cork. The team has successfully modified standard technologies used to generate methane from waste and used them to generate methane from grass. The team has also undertaken analysis of the barriers to the development of this technology in Ireland.
Year: 2013
Adaptation is necessary to position Ireland to better cope with the impacts of climate change. This report develops a framework for supporting adaptation to climate change and a tool for assessing adaptation options.
Climate Change Research Programme - CCRP Report 25, February 2013
Year: 2013
As a Party to the UNFCCC and an EU Member State, Ireland is committed to key climate-protection goals, including ensuring that the average global temperature increase is kept below 2°C. Consideration of 2050 goals is therefore essential for planning and achieving the mitigation targets established under the EU 2020 Climate and Energy Package (CEP).
