Congratulations to our PhD student Yongyao on her paper! π
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Congratulations to our PhD student Yongyao on her paper! π
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π± Green Careers Series | Ep 8
Meet Diarmuid Torney, Director of DCU Institute for Climate & Society and DCU lead for the Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water.
From politics & economics to fair transitions, he explains why inclusive decision-making matters.
Watch here: buff.ly/IVO4hkP
π± Green Careers Series | Ep 7
Meet Raquel Cabral Harper, Executive Director of the Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water.
From forestry to research leadership, she shares how she supports interdisciplinary climate research & turns big ideas into action.
Watch here: buff.ly/YyFDXl6
Scientists from Hydro-JULES, FDRI, National Capability for UK Challenges, NC for Global Challenges, @canari-science.bsky.social & @climatecocentre.bsky.social will deliver the course, sharing expertise in hydrology, environmental data science & climate research.
π Applications open 2 March.
Check out some of the zines and collages made during our Climate Creations workshop, run for @niscifest.bsky.social
As one participant put it:
π¬ βIt was a really lovely opportunity to take a breath and think about climate change in a different way.β
@dcuclimate.bsky.social
David Robbins (DCU) shares his journalism background, climate media research & why it matters for engagement.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2pm...
@dcuclimate.bsky.social
π @ukceh.bsky.social Summer Internships 2026 π
Fully funded sixβweek internships running 22Jun β 31Jul.
Learn more and apply:
#NC-UK: www.ceh.ac.uk/our-science/...
#Hydro-JULES: hydro-jules.org/hydro-jules-...
Applications close 25 Mar 2026.
#Internship #ECR #STEMCareers #EnvironmentalResearch
πCongratulations to Climate + researcher Professor Ken Byrne on his selection as Lead Author for this key UN report on carbon removal and climate action.
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π±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.
π buff.ly/DyFx3rD
βRead our article on new security-focused analysis from the UK government examining the risks posed by accelerating biodiversity loss.
π climatecocentre.org/news/biodive...
#BiodiversityLoss #NationalSecurity
πΊοΈ Learn to map peatlands with open data
Join us at NI Science Fest for an introductory workshop. Youβll learn how to bring open spatial data on peatlands into QGIS, style maps, digitise features and create simple, useful visualisations.
π Sign up here: buff.ly/tzmUTKk
#NIScienceFest
π¨ 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.
β° 1:30-3:30 pm
ποΈ 18 February
π’ Crescent Arts Centre
π Sign up here: nisciencefestival.com/event/climat...
#ClimateArt #ClimateScience
πΏ Does nature have rights?
Join us for #RightsOfNature β Perspectives within Northern Ireland, an interactive event with the Climate + Co-Centre as part of #NIScienceFest & #GenerationHope.
π Sign up here: shorturl.at/fkbmL
πWho needs dinner dates when youβve got datasets?
This Valentineβs 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!
π Sign up here: shorturl.at/ILFWS
Help shape Northern Irelandβs Nature Recovery Strategy π±
The Strategy sets out how NI plans to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. It will shape future policy direction and funding priorities.
β° Deadline: 18 Mar 2026
π buff.ly/RVF9TwO
#NatureRecovery #Biodiversity
πΏ We brought together a cross-departmental group for a workshop focused on the evidence base underpinning Irelandβs #NatureRestoration Plan.
Climate + is providing technical support to the NPWS on the the plan and contributing to Irelandβs submission to the European Commission.
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
π climatecocentre.org/news/2025-da...
#ClimateAdaptation #ClimateRisk #ClimateScience
π£οΈ 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.
π Deadline: 10 Mar 2026
π Respond via Citizen Space: shorturl.at/XQcWf
#PlanningPolicy #PublicConsultation
π’ Help shape Northern Irelandβs Budget priorities.
The Draft Budget 2026β2030 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.
β° Deadline: 3 March 2026
π shorturl.at/dqQBA
π#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.
βͺοΈCloses: 30th Jan 26
βͺοΈSalary: Β£47,304-Β£49,515
βͺοΈLocation: Newforge Lane, Belfast
βͺοΈApply here: shorturl.at/Hec8y
πHow can academia best support community-led climate action?
π§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.
πhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFDTjBCFKgc
π Job opportunity: Postdoctoral Researcher @atu-ie.bsky.social
π Rural land-use governance in Ireland
βͺοΈCloses: 8th Jan 2026 at noon
βͺοΈEmployment basis: 24 months
βͺοΈSalary: β¬46,305 - β¬52,863
βͺοΈLocation: Galway City Campus
βͺοΈApply here: buff.ly/lFmh25Q
πWhat role should universities play in tackling the climate crisis beyond the campus?
π§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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π Ever wonder how researchers gather evidence of climate change in the field?
π Hear from 3 early career researchers share how they document climate-altering events using real-world data β from tracking snails to monitoring earthquakes.
π§ Listen here:
β¨Wishing everyone a warm and joyful Christmasβ¨
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π As several @tcddublin.bsky.social art & research collaborations come to an end in 2025, itβs a moment to reflect on their impact.
π¨ Hear Nina McGown, SiobhΓ‘n McDonald & Mary Coughlan discuss how art can research and respond to climate issues.
π§ From #START 2024, listen here: buff.ly/IXMK3Q5
π Art, science & community came together on the Carrowbeg River.
Testing the Waters was a community-led project in Westport, Ireland.
π₯ 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
π£ Have your say on Irelandβs 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.
β° Closes 16 Jan 2026
π buff.ly/8dX3YCl
#SDGs
πΏ Irelandβs uplands matter β for people, nature & climate.
In this thoughtful article, PhD student Katie Larkin explores why community-centred land-use policies are key to their future.
π buff.ly/PfmvlH6
#Uplands #SustainableLandUse #ClimateCoCentre
π Fully Funded #PhDOpportunity: Extreme Night-time Heat and Health in Northern Ireland under Climate Change
π Supervisors: @neilbrannigan.bsky.social, Saad Bhatti, Donal Mullan
π· Funded by DfE
β° Deadline: 27 February 2026
π Find out more and apply: buff.ly/VCo8jDL