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Project title

Climate Information Platform - Phase 2 (CIP2)

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

University College Cork (UCC)

Lead Applicant

Jeremy Gault

Project Abstract

The proposed research will further develop the existing first �Discovery� phase of development of Ireland�s climate information platform (ICIP) into an operational resource (ICIP Phase 2) to support assessment of climate change impacts, vulnerabilities and adaptation planning. Proposed developments are envisaged primarily as supporting decision makers in meeting the requirements of the NCCAF whilst also providing an accurate source of climate and adaptation information for the general public. To achieve this goal, the proposed research will adopt a partnership approach to bridge the gap between decision makers and data providers, thus ensuring that the information and tools delivered are of direct relevance to decision makers when developing and implementing adaptation plans. Importantly, drawing on international best practice an in close collaboration with project stakeholders, tools will be developed at scales that are relevant to local and sectoral decision making in Ireland. Three individual tools will first be developed allowing for assessments of climate impacts, vulnerability and adaptation options. Following from this, the developed tools will be integrated to form an over-arching adaptation planning tool. In order to ensure that proposed developments effectively facilitate adaptation planning in Ireland, iterative appraisal of user experience will form a key aspect of the research.

Grant Approved

�274,187.63

Research Hub

Climate Change

Research Theme

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

Start Date

01/12/2013

Initial Projected Completion Date

01/12/2015