Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water

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Our quarterly newsletter covers the latest news, research highlights, real-world impact, and ways to get involved.

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Data Driven Approaches to Hydrological Science 2026 | HydroJules Location: OnlineCost: Free – costs are covered by the collaborating projects (Hydro-JULES, FDRI, NC-UK, NC-International, CANARI and Co-Centre for Climate+)Application Date: 2nd March - 20th April…

Only 25 places — applications close 20 April 2026.

Apply 👉 hydro-jules.org/data-driven-...

#Hydrology #WaterScience #EarlyCareers @ukceh.bsky.social

Free summer school! 💧

Data Driven Approaches to Hydrological Science | 13–16 July 2026 | Online

Receive training in hydrological data science, machine learning, water resources modelling and FAIR data principles.

Open to postgrads, early career researchers and industry professionals worldwide.

This International Women's Day, we want to recognise every woman in our network contributing to climate, biodiversity, and water research. Your work matters — and so does the environment you do it in. 🌊🌿 #IWD2026

🚀 Is your company ready to tackle its toughest sustainability challenges with AI?

We’re partnering with Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet to run an intensive, one-week AI & Climate Sustainability Sandbox from 23–27 March at @tcddublin.bsky.social

More info & register: climatecocentre.org/events/

develop better predictive tools to inform conservation and land management policy.
Full project details 👉 climatecocentre.org/project/vegetation-change/
#Biodiversity #EcologyResearch

This #WorldWildlifeDay, our researchers are investigating how climate change and land use change are driving biodiversity shifts across the UK and Ireland.
By focusing on species traits (growth rates, life cycles, ecological roles) the project aims to identify future "winners and losers" and

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Gallagher Re to strengthen how flood and wind risks are assessed and managed.

Read more: climatecocentre.org/project/unde...

@hayleyjfowler.bsky.social | #ClimateRisk #Flooding #Resilience (2/2)

When heavy rainfall and strong winds hit together, the damage can be far greater than either hazard alone.

As extreme weather becomes more complex, understanding this compound risk is critical.

Our team of researchers at @newcastleuni.bsky.social are partnering with.. (1/2)

Congratulations to our PhD student Yongyao on her paper! 👏

Meet Diarmuid Tourney, Director of the Institute for Climate and Society at Dublin City University and DCU lead for the Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water. Diarmuid talks about his… Diarmuid Tourney | Green Careers

🌱 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

Meet Raquel Harper, Executive Director of Climate+ and the Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water. Raquel talks about her background in forestry and research management, her role in supporting… Raquel Harper | Green Careers

🌱 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

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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.

📆 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:
💬 “It was a really lovely opportunity to take a breath and think about climate change in a different way.”

@dcuclimate.bsky.social

YouTube video by Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water David Robins | Green Careers

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

🌍 @ukceh.bsky.social Summer Internships 2026 🌍

Fully funded six‑week internships running 22Jun – 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

🎉Congratulations to Climate + researcher Professor Ken Byrne on his selection as Lead Author for this key UN report on carbon removal and climate action.

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…

🌱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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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.

❗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

🗺️ 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

🎨 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

🌿 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

💘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

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

🌿 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.

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

🗣️ 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

📢 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

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🔔#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

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. What do Irish communities taking on Climate Action need? | Climate Action Tent Talk

💭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