Climate change adaptation call for evidence

Information sought on planned or ongoing projects during 2024-2029 that will address the impacts of climate change in NI.

Climate NI, on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), are asking for a contribution to the next Northern Ireland Climate Change Adaptation Programme (NICCAP3).

Information is being sought for planned or ongoing projects during the period 2024-2029 which will address the impacts of climate change in Northern Ireland. This is an important opportunity to create a coordinated plan of action for NI which can meet the challenge we face.

The most recent UK Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA3) Evidence Report in 2021 set out the priority risks faced for NI, and government must respond with an action plan for the period of 2024-2029.

Adaptation is the process of preparing for the impacts of climate change, such as increasingly intense and frequent floods, heatwaves and storms. It is up to government and society to decide how to address the risks identified for NI, in line with other social, economic and environmental priorities.

Adaptation action can take many forms, and the UK Climate Change Committee has grouped the risks into 13 different systems where action is required - eg water supply, buildings, nature, business. Relevant projects should relate to one or more of these systems, be ongoing or planned during the period 2024-2029, and reduce vulnerability to climate change in NI by actions such as:

• protecting or enhancing an asset, area or group from the impacts of climate change
• filling an evidence gap to improve understanding or decision-making
• improving governance, policies and procedures to enable either of the first two options

Find out more about the call for evidence and how to submit information.

First published 8 March 2024