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Design of a National Adaptation Strategy for Ireland. Dr Margaret Desmond Climate Change Research Programme, Environmental Protection Agency, Dublin. July 1 st 2009. Presentation outline. National adapation strategy design Developing the knowledge base
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Design of a National Adaptation Strategy for Ireland Dr Margaret Desmond Climate Change Research Programme, Environmental Protection Agency, Dublin July 1st 2009
Presentation outline • National adapation strategy design • Developing the knowledge base • Communication of climate change adapation • Conclusion
National adaptation strategy design: Drivers and supports • Drivers • International processes-UNFCCC, EU White Paper • Apparent increased frequency of extreme precipitation events • Communications of scientific findings, concerns abouts impacts: floods, sea-level rise • Support of environment department and politcial awareness • Information supports • EPA-Climate Change Research Programme (CCRP) • Sectoral workshops & other reports on marine, critical infrastructure (water, energy), biodiversity etc • Participation international processes • CIRCLE, EPAIG, EIONET
National adaptation strategy design:Climate Policy and Strategy design • National Communication to UNFCCC report on impacts and adapatation (NC5 in preparation) • National Climate Change Strategy (2001) review (2007) high focus on adpatation • National adapataion Strategy design • Draft NAS by Dec 2009 • EPA supports • Report-Summary state of scientific knowledge for decision makers • Development of information data portal • Support science/policy interface- co-ordination process • Phased approach in line with EU White Paper is likely- design, plans, implementation • Proposed elements • High level multi stake holder Working Group • Actions to mainstream climate change adaptation across policy areas • Improve communications, awareness and stakeholder involvement
Developing the knowledge base • EPA Climate Change Research Programme • Major theme on impacts and adaptation-led by research specialist • Impacts research • Analysis of trends and changes in climate and ecology record • Statistical and dynamic downscaling from GCM • Analysis of extreme events • Development of observations systems (GCOS) including phenology • Sectoral activities • Flooding and hydrology,energy forestry, biodiversity, marine, tourism
Developing the knowledge base (con’t) • Vulnerability and adaptation research • Vulnerability of bio-systems and key sectors,construction planning and development, economics-tools and guidelines for Las • Public participation for CCA • Recent fellowship call • Development of observation systems and analysis • Mainstreaming adaptation • Published reports • Refining the impacts for Ireland • Regional climate modelling analysis • Development of GCOS
Communicating climate change adaptation to the public • Government led publicity campaign on climate change • EPA climate change lecture series • Reports and publications by scientific and professional bodies • Further work is needed at sectoral and professional levels
Conclusions • Good knowlegde base and capacity for further development • Analysis of vulnerablity ongoing including development of assessment tools for decision makers • Key elements of obseravtions systems identified • Information portal in development • Good basis for strategy in place with a clear timetable for delivery