Other national and international resources

Key places to find further information on climate adaptation nationally and internationally

 

International partners

Eionet: European Environment Information and Observation Network (Eionet) is a partnership network of the European Environment Agency (EEA) and its 38 member and cooperating countries.

EEA: European Environment Agency - agency of the European Union which provides independent information on the environment.

Climate Adapt: Climate-ADAPT aims to support Europe in adapting to climate change helping users to access and share data and information on climate change in Europe; vulnerability of regions and sectors; EU, national and transnational adaptation strategies and actions; adaptation case studies and tools that support adaptation planning.

REACHOUT Triple-A Toolkit: the toolkit is a set of resources designed to assist cities in understanding climate change risks and opportunities, prioritising adaptation measures, and developing effective adaptation strategies. It encompasses tools, visualisations, best practices, and learning modules, all aimed at building urban resilience. The toolkit also showcases practical applications through city case studies, demonstrating its versatility across diverse urban contexts.

 

National bodies

National Framework for Climate Services: coordination of the standardisation of national climate data and information to inform risk assessment and adaptation planning.

Met Éireann: action, research and standardised climate projections and coordination of climate services and the NFCS.

Geological Survey Ireland: action and research on groundwater-related flooding, landslide susceptibility mapping and coastal vulnerability.

Office of Public Works: management of  current and future flood risk and coastal change.

Environmental Protection Agency: regulation and assessment of water quality and resources, strategic environmental assessment, research, international climate engagement.

Marine Institute: action and research on ocean climate and marine climate adaptation.

 

Other national resources

Climate Action Regional Offices: driving climate action at regional and local level in Ireland and building on the experience and expertise which exists across the Local Authority sector.

Climate Smart: free interactive workshops, quizzes, and games to teach secondary-school students about climate adaptation planning.