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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water
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Solutions focused research into climate, biodiversity & water issues across IRE, NI & GB | Funded by Research Ireland/DAERA/UKRI & industry | https://linktr.ee/climatecocentre?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=d26e581e-17ac-49b0-a875-2a3e5b5da76f
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🎉Congratulations to Climate + researcher Professor Ken Byrne on his selection as Lead Author for this key UN report on carbon removal and climate action.
"I’m proud to contribute to this important international effort and to bring Ireland’s research expertise to the global stage."

UL's Professor Ken Byrne will lead a key report of the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

Read on: www.ul.ie/news/ul-rese...

#StayCurious
February 16, 2026 at 10:12 AM
🌱New research in Nature Ecology & Evolution revises global estimates of grassland extent.

This matters because grasslands store large amounts of soil carbon, and misrepresenting their extent can distort global carbon budgets & climate models.

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The global extent of the grassland biome and implications for the terrestrial carbon sink - Nature Ecology & Evolution
By combining satellite observations with ground-based data and expert validation, this analysis demonstrates considerable misestimation of grassland extent and thereby carbon stock estimates in…
www.nature.com
February 16, 2026 at 10:01 AM
❗Read our article on new security-focused analysis from the UK government examining the risks posed by accelerating biodiversity loss.

🔗 climatecocentre.org/news/biodive...

#BiodiversityLoss #NationalSecurity
Nature as a security risk: what biodiversity loss means for national and global stability - Climate Co Centre
Biodiversity loss is now a national security risk, with ecosystem collapse threatening food systems, stability and global security.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:01 AM
🗺️ Learn to map peatlands with open data

Join us at NI Science Fest for an introductory workshop. You’ll learn how to bring open spatial data on peatlands into QGIS, style maps, digitise features and create simple, useful visualisations.

👉 Sign up here: buff.ly/tzmUTKk

#NIScienceFest
February 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM
🎨 Climate Creations!
Facts and figures can be overwhelming, so join us at NI Science Fest for this creative workshop to explore a different way in.
⏰ 1:30-3:30 pm
🗓️ 18 February
🏢 Crescent Arts Centre
👉 Sign up here: nisciencefestival.com/event/climat...

#ClimateArt #ClimateScience
February 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM
🌿 Does nature have rights?

Join us for #RightsOfNature – Perspectives within Northern Ireland, an interactive event with the Climate + Co-Centre as part of #NIScienceFest & #GenerationHope.

👉 Sign up here: shorturl.at/fkbmL
February 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM
💘Who needs dinner dates when you’ve got datasets?

This Valentine’s Day, skip the roses and fall in love with data for good at our #DataBlitz at the Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water, part of the NI Science Fest!

👉 Sign up here: shorturl.at/ILFWS
February 2, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Help shape Northern Ireland’s Nature Recovery Strategy 🌱

The Strategy sets out how NI plans to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. It will shape future policy direction and funding priorities.

⏰ Deadline: 18 Mar 2026
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#NatureRecovery #Biodiversity
January 30, 2026 at 9:30 AM
🌿 We brought together a cross-departmental group for a workshop focused on the evidence base underpinning Ireland’s #NatureRestoration Plan.

Climate + is providing technical support to the NPWS on the the plan and contributing to Ireland’s submission to the European Commission.
January 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Climate change is already reshaping water, land and ecosystems across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain.

Our latest article explores what the climate data is signalling and what it means for action now
👉 climatecocentre.org/news/2025-da...

#ClimateAdaptation #ClimateRisk #ClimateScience
January 26, 2026 at 9:18 AM
🗣️ Inform England's National Planning Framework

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking your views on proposed reforms to the planning system.

🕒 Deadline: 10 Mar 2026
🔗 Respond via Citizen Space: shorturl.at/XQcWf

#PlanningPolicy #PublicConsultation
January 22, 2026 at 1:38 PM
📢 Help shape Northern Ireland’s Budget priorities.

The Draft Budget 2026–2030 public consultation is now open.

This is an opportunity to influence how funding is allocated across the cross-cutting priorities of climate change, biodiversity and water.

⏰ Deadline: 3 March 2026

🔗 shorturl.at/dqQBA
January 20, 2026 at 9:37 AM
🔔#JobOpportunity: Senior Research Economist at
@afbini.gov.uk

AFBI are seeking a post-doctoral research assistant with expertise in multi-scale economic models to inform policy.

▪️Closes: 30th Jan 26
▪️Salary: £47,304-£49,515
▪️Location: Newforge Lane, Belfast
▪️Apply here: shorturl.at/Hec8y
January 8, 2026 at 12:26 PM
💭How can academia best support community-led climate action?

🎧Listen to speakers from @connectingcabra.bsky.social & Cloghan Uisce speak directly to researchers about what is needed from HEI's to support vital work happening on the ground.

🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFDTjBCFKgc
What do Irish communities taking on Climate Action need? | Climate Action Tent Talk
This is the fourth in a series of talks delivered on behalf of the Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water as part of the EU Start Talking About Research programme at Trinity College Dublin.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:02 AM
🔔 Job opportunity: Postdoctoral Researcher @atu-ie.bsky.social

🍃 Rural land-use governance in Ireland

▪️Closes: 8th Jan 2026 at noon
▪️Employment basis: 24 months
▪️Salary: €46,305 - €52,863
▪️Location: Galway City Campus
▪️Apply here: buff.ly/lFmh25Q
January 5, 2026 at 4:59 PM
🎓What role should universities play in tackling the climate crisis beyond the campus?
🎧Hear @tcddublin.bsky.social's Mairead Hurley & Quentin Crowley with Michael Foley explore how HEIs can collaborate with communities to drive meaningful climate action.
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January 2, 2026 at 10:01 AM
🌍 Ever wonder how researchers gather evidence of climate change in the field?

🐌 Hear from 3 early career researchers share how they document climate-altering events using real-world data — from tracking snails to monitoring earthquakes.

🎧 Listen here:
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December 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM
✨Wishing everyone a warm and joyful Christmas✨
December 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🌍 As several @tcddublin.bsky.social art & research collaborations come to an end in 2025, it’s a moment to reflect on their impact.

🎨 Hear Nina McGown, Siobhán McDonald & Mary Coughlan discuss how art can research and respond to climate issues.

🎧 From #START 2024, listen here: buff.ly/IXMK3Q5
How Can Art and Research Tackle Climate Issues Together | Climate Action Tent Talk
This is the first in a series of talks delivered on behalf of the Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water as part of the EU Start Talking About Research programme at Trinity College Dublin.
www.youtube.com
December 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🌊 Art, science & community came together on the Carrowbeg River.

Testing the Waters was a community-led project in Westport, Ireland.

🎥 Our project video tells the story: buff.ly/ClJfvq2

Art by William Bock. In collaboration with Westport Tidy Towns and LAWPRO.
Funded by @researchireland.ie
December 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📣 Have your say on Ireland’s next Sustainable Development Goals Implementation Plan

For those of us working on climate, biodiversity & water quality, this is an opportunity to ensure evidence shapes national priorities.

⏰ Closes 16 Jan 2026
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#SDGs
December 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🌿 Ireland’s uplands matter — for people, nature & climate.
In this thoughtful article, PhD student Katie Larkin explores why community-centred land-use policies are key to their future.

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#Uplands #SustainableLandUse #ClimateCoCentre
Caring for the uplands: Linking policy, people and nature - Climate Co Centre
PhD student Katie Larkin explores Ireland’s uplands, what’s at stake, and how research can support people, nature, and policy.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM
🔔 Fully Funded #PhDOpportunity: Extreme Night-time Heat and Health in Northern Ireland under Climate Change

🎓 Supervisors: @neilbrannigan.bsky.social, Saad Bhatti, Donal Mullan
💷 Funded by DfE
⏰ Deadline: 27 February 2026

👉 Find out more and apply: buff.ly/VCo8jDL
Extreme Night-time Heat and Health in Northern Ireland under Climate Change
Extreme Night-time Heat and Health in Northern Ireland under Climate Change
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December 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
💧How prepared is England for future droughts?
@jamiehannahydro.bsky.social (UKCEH & Climate + PI) recently gave evidence to the Lords Environment & Climate Change Committee.

👉See the key insights shaping how England prepares for tomorrow’s drought risks here
🔗https://buff.ly/oL8HGS6
Preparing England for drought: Jamie Hannaford advises Lords Committee - Climate Co Centre
Jamie Hannaford of UKCEH gave expert evidence to the Lords Committee on 12 Nov 2025 as part of its inquiry into preparing England for drought.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:36 AM
“Collages foreground the emotional and let our rational brains take a break", Dr Cormac Cleary, DCU

🌍 As part of #ScienceWeek, Climate + colleagues ran creative workshops in Bettystown Library exploring new ways to engage with climate change through art & craft.

Read more
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December 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM