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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water
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Solutions focused research into climate, biodiversity & water issues across IRE, NI & GB | Funded by Research Ireland/DAERA/UKRI & industry | https://linktr.ee/climatecocentre?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=d26e581e-17ac-49b0-a875-2a3e5b5da76f
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📢 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

🔗 shorturl.at/dqQBA
January 20, 2026 at 9:37 AM
🔔#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
January 8, 2026 at 12:26 PM
💭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
What do Irish communities taking on Climate Action need? | Climate Action Tent Talk
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.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:02 AM
🔔 Job opportunity: Postdoctoral Researcher @atu-ie.bsky.social

🍃 Rural land-use governance in Ireland

▪️Closes: 8th Jan 2026 at noon
▪️Employment basis: 24 months
▪️Salary: €46,305 - €52,863
▪️Location: Galway City Campus
▪️Apply here: buff.ly/lFmh25Q
January 5, 2026 at 4:59 PM
🎓What role should universities play in tackling the climate crisis beyond the campus?
🎧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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January 2, 2026 at 10:01 AM
🌍 Ever wonder how researchers gather evidence of climate change in the field?

🐌 Hear from 3 early career researchers share how they document climate-altering events using real-world data — from tracking snails to monitoring earthquakes.

🎧 Listen here:
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December 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM
✨Wishing everyone a warm and joyful Christmas✨
December 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🌍 As several @tcddublin.bsky.social art & research collaborations come to an end in 2025, it’s a moment to reflect on their impact.

🎨 Hear Nina McGown, Siobhán McDonald & Mary Coughlan discuss how art can research and respond to climate issues.

🎧 From #START 2024, listen here: buff.ly/IXMK3Q5
How Can Art and Research Tackle Climate Issues Together | Climate Action Tent Talk
This is the first 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.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🌊 Art, science & community came together on the Carrowbeg River.

Testing the Waters was a community-led project in Westport, Ireland.

🎥 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
December 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📣 Have your say on Ireland’s 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.

⏰ Closes 16 Jan 2026
👉 buff.ly/8dX3YCl

#SDGs
December 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🌿 Ireland’s uplands matter — for people, nature & climate.
In this thoughtful article, PhD student Katie Larkin explores why community-centred land-use policies are key to their future.

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#Uplands #SustainableLandUse #ClimateCoCentre
Caring for the uplands: Linking policy, people and nature - Climate Co Centre
PhD student Katie Larkin explores Ireland’s uplands, what’s at stake, and how research can support people, nature, and policy.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM
🔔 Fully Funded #PhDOpportunity: Extreme Night-time Heat and Health in Northern Ireland under Climate Change

🎓 Supervisors: @neilbrannigan.bsky.social, Saad Bhatti, Donal Mullan
💷 Funded by DfE
⏰ Deadline: 27 February 2026

👉 Find out more and apply: buff.ly/VCo8jDL
Extreme Night-time Heat and Health in Northern Ireland under Climate Change
Extreme Night-time Heat and Health in Northern Ireland under Climate Change
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December 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
💧How prepared is England for future droughts?
@jamiehannahydro.bsky.social (UKCEH & Climate + PI) recently gave evidence to the Lords Environment & Climate Change Committee.

👉See the key insights shaping how England prepares for tomorrow’s drought risks here
🔗https://buff.ly/oL8HGS6
Preparing England for drought: Jamie Hannaford advises Lords Committee - Climate Co Centre
Jamie Hannaford of UKCEH gave expert evidence to the Lords Committee on 12 Nov 2025 as part of its inquiry into preparing England for drought.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:36 AM
“Collages foreground the emotional and let our rational brains take a break", Dr Cormac Cleary, DCU

🌍 As part of #ScienceWeek, Climate + colleagues ran creative workshops in Bettystown Library exploring new ways to engage with climate change through art & craft.

Read more
🔗https://buff.ly/nEMQ3qZ
December 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM
🌍 Global experts met at the University of Reading to advance planning and capabilities needed for a high-res climate reanalysis for the British & Irish Isles.

With Climate + colleagues @edhawkins.org, @hayleyjfowler.bsky.social & @amulyachevuturi.bsky.social

#ClimateScience #Collaboration
December 4, 2025 at 10:17 AM
🇮🇪Influence Ireland’s EU Presidency Priorities🇪🇺
Ireland will chair the Council of the EU Jul–Dec 2026, shaping policy across:
🔹 Agriculture & Fisheries
🔹 Environment
🔹 Social Policy
🔹 Energy

📝 Consultation now open
🕒 Deadline: 12 Dec 2025
🔗 buff.ly/rq4lnFE
December 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
🌍 Delighted to host @WildBelfast’s #COP30 Community Workshop this week.

Key takeaways:
✨ Make climate action clearer & more accessible
✨ Balance hope with urgency
Full report coming in the new year from @WildBelfast.

Thanks to everyone who joined! 💬

#ClimateAction #Belfast
November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🤪Laugh or cry? Climate communications in trying times

Join @dcuclimate.bsky.social for an evening of serious & not-so-serious discussion

📍Lecture theatre SPD.D210 at DCU St Patrick's Campus, Drumcondra
🤝 Everyone is welcome & attendance is free
🔗 Register here buff.ly/RffbTRB
November 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
🌿 Have your say: Ireland's National Life Sciences Strategy

Why respond?
• Align life-science development with Ireland’s climate and environmental goals
• Shape a life-sciences sector that is innovative & environmentally responsible

⏰ Deadline: 5/12/25

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November 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
❗10 of the UK’s leading experts will brief MPs on the latest climate & nature science.

Hayley Fowler, Prof at Newcastle University and Climate + Principal Investigator is among the experts.

👉 Check if your MP is attending: buff.ly/887Yz0H

This briefing matters.
#NEB25
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
📣Call for abstracts #EGU26: Understanding and Predicting the Impact of Climate Variability on Hydrological Regimes and Extremes💧(H2.4.12)

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⏳ Submit abstract by 15 Jan 2026 (13:00 CET)

#Hydrology #ClimateVariability #WaterResources #Floods #Droughts
November 26, 2025 at 10:45 AM
🔔 #JobOpportunity
Research Scientist – Historical Windstorms
@uniofreading.bsky.social is recruiting to improve reconstructions of past windstorms over N. Europe.
📅 Closes: 4 Jan 2026
💼 Full-time | 36 months | £36,636 - £46,049
📍 Reading, UK
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November 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
📢 Attention climate researchers! Contribute to the UK climate change risk assessment for Built Environment, Economy, Infrastructure, Land/Food/Nature, & Health & Well-being. Share new research and feedback on the draft's scientific quality and clarity.
⏰ Deadline: 2nd Dec 2025
🔗 buff.ly/Dk31Vyl
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
📝 Have your say on Northern Ireland’s Curriculum Review.

Help shape how climate, biodiversity & sustainability are taught so young people can tackle real-world challenges & solutions.

Deadline: 28 Nov 2025
👉 consultations.nidirect.gov.uk/de/curriculu...

#PublicConsultation #Education
November 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Our AI Climate Sustainability Sandbox is live! PhD students from diverse disciplines and universities are teaming up to tackle real-world industry sustainability challenges. #climatecocentre @digitalskillnet.bsky.social @researchireland.ie
November 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM