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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

Start Date

01/04/2009

Initial Projected Completion Date

05/01/2012