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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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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · Aug 26

Want to join the Climate + conversation on Bluesky?

Here's a handy list of the people and organisations that are associated with us who are on Bluesky ↓

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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · 19d

Day 3 (final day) Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity & Water Annual Symposium. #ClimateCoCentre

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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · 20d

Day 2 Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity & Water Annual Symposium. #ClimateCoCentre

Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · 21d

#ClimateCoCentre Annual Symposium is underway

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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · 21d

The calm before the less calm.

Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · 22d

Are we all excited for the annual symposium? Join the conversation at #ClimateCoCentre see you tomorrow

Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · 27d

Full house for @ybuckley.bsky.social at #BITCI25 deep dive sessions.

Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · 27d

Ursula Burns, just, wow. What a privilege to hear from an inspirational, hard-working, and strong woman who has her whole life challenged the status quo. #BITCI25

Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · 27d

Attending #BITCI2025, good to hear from Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary TD and the commitment to sustainability and community. A lot of work to be done.

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Wilson Chan @wilsonchan.bsky.social · 29d

📢 New paper! Events like the winter 2023/24 floods are wetter with higher river flows due to climate change.

A worst-case “storyline” shows flows could be even higher - anticipating UNSEEN extremes is vital for adaptation.

🔗: doi.org/10.1088/1748...

@ukceh.bsky.social @climatecocentre.bsky.social

River flow amplification under climate change: attribution and climate-driven storylines of the winter 2023/24 UK floods - IOPscience

River flow amplification under climate change: attribution and climate-driven storylines of the winter 2023/24 UK floods, Chan, Wilson C H, Barker, Lucy J, Faranda, Davide, Hannaford, Jamie

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Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · 29d

Attending #Ploughing2025 next week? Make sure to stop by the Research Ireland stand in the @gov.ie Village

Tuesday: Meet the team from the @climatecocentre.bsky.social

Wednesday: Chat with the Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems

Thursday: Come say hello to members of MaREI

decorative graphic for ploughing. Details included in post.

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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · Sep 6

We are delighted to be exhibiting here at Fields Good Festival 2025. Come speak to us at our stand and here from us in The Horticulture Marquis.

Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · Sep 1

🌱 This Saturday! 🌱

We’ll be at the Horticulture Marquee at the Fields Good Festival this Saturday at The Sheddings, Glenarm, Northern Ireland.

Come and chat with us about our work in research, industry, policy, and communities — we’d love to see you there!

fieldsgood.co.uk/exhibitor/co...

Co-Centre For Climate + Biodiversity + Water | Fields Good

The Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water is an international research centre working to tackle some of the most urgent challenges of our time: climate change, biodiversity loss and water…

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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · Aug 26

Want to join the Climate + conversation on Bluesky?

Here's a handy list of the people and organisations that are associated with us who are on Bluesky ↓

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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · Aug 25

, onsite land-atmosphere greenhouse gas (GHG) net flux approaches net-zero within 11–13 ± 2 years (75% CI), largely driven by water table and vegetation recovery

More research needed with before-after-control-impact studies.

Open Access 👉 wires.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · Aug 25

🌱 New systematic review from colleagues @ulsteruni.bsky.social explores the multiple effects of forestry on bog restoration

Key finding: Despite a global search, findings were geographically limited to the Irish and British Isles. Post restoration...

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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · Aug 21

🌊 This Sat in Westport: the final events of Testing the Waters 🌊

10:30: How We Can Support Our Heritage in the Face of Climate Change?
12:00: How History Shaped Testing the Waters
13:15: Artist Walk & Talk
15:00: Closing reflections

🔗 Register now: climatecocentre.org/events/

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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · Aug 20

This was part of the project Testing the Waters to generate conversation around what a 'clean' river truly means. Find out more about the project, artist, community groups and funders here: climatecocentre.org/engagement/t...

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Testing the Waters - Climate Co Centre

We create create opportunities for you and your community to get involved, share your experiences, and help shape us develop the solutions to climate change, biodiversity loss, and water quality…

climatecocentre.org

Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · Aug 20

🌊 Meet Flotilla – a temporary floating art installation on Westport’s Carrowbeg River for Ireland’s Heritage Week (16–24 Aug).

Ghost-like mirrored sculptures reflect the town, the river, and its people… while highlighting what’s missing: a biodiverse river ecosystem. (1/2)

A group if people stand on a stand bridge in an Irish town

A metal structure sits on a wooden raft floating on the river

A metal structure is tied to a wooden raft that floats along the river. A stone wall sits in the background.

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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · Aug 19

This project, led by Anne Kearns, demonstrates a replicable model for co-produced, transdisciplinary research that advances biodiversity and community outcomes.

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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · Aug 19

🌊 Testing the Waters integrates art + science + community to explore river health in Westport.

👉 Read the full article: m.independent.ie/regionals/ma...

What does a ‘clean’ river look like? – how Westport is rethinking climate change, biodiversity loss and water quality

Meaningful change in a town requires strong public participation, community-led activism, and expert guidance.

m.independent.ie

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Yvonne Buckley @ybuckley.bsky.social · Aug 18

Visited the “Flotilla” Art installation on the River in Westport today. It’s part of the @researchireland.ie funded “Testing the waters” project engaging with local communities around water quality & biodiversity @climatecocentre.bsky.social

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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · Aug 19

1 week left to apply to join our team @ukceh.bsky.social !

Apply here: ceh.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/CEH_Ca...

Reference: JR1465

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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · Aug 18

Funded by the Research Ireland Discover Programme.

Read more about the project here: climatecocentre.org/engagement/t... (3/3)

Testing the Waters - Climate Co Centre

We create create opportunities for you and your community to get involved, share your experiences, and help shape us develop the solutions to climate change, biodiversity loss, and water quality decli...

climatecocentre.org

Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · Aug 18

we celebrated with citizen science activities, explored local biodiversity and held free workshops and talks about our environment.

Thanks to all who took part and came down on the day! (2/3)

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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · Aug 18

What an incredible weekend! We launched the stunning temporary artwork Flotilla on the Carrowbeg River in Westport as part of our community x arts project, ‘Testing the Waters’.

Together with our partners (artist William Bock, Westport Tidy Towns & the Local Authority Waters Programme) ... (1/3)

A group of people stand beside a river in a town street holding teal signs

A man in a suit and tie speaks into a microphone during a presentation.

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