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NESC at the Annual Event for the All Island Climate & Biodiversity Research Network
- 12 June 2025
- Topics: Environment
- Types: News
NESC Policy Analyst Dr Jeanne Moore recently participated in the All Island Climate & Biodiversity Research Network’s annual event, “From Gaps to Greenways: Research for Biodiversity Policy” on 29th May.
Following introductions from Professor Yvonne Buckley, TCD and Amy Taggart from AICBRN, Dr Moore took part in a panel discussion on biodiversity as well as policy and research gaps. Other panellists included Dr Gerry Clabby, DCEE, Dr Deirdre Lynn, NPWS, and Senator Malcolm Noonan.
Key areas highlighted by Dr Moore included the value of the all-island research network on climate and biodiversity, recognised in NESC’s shared island work in 2021. She outlined the research gaps outlined in NESC’s work on natural capital accounting on accessible data, spatial maps, and its potential value for policy decision making. Also highlighted was the importance of multi-stakeholder engagement, at national and local level, with communities in addition to building capacity and engagement across government between experts, government departments, and agencies on natural capital. Other panellists also highlighted the increasing importance of engagement and collaboration, connecting policy makers and researchers, and translating key findings for policy use. The potential for increased action was noted with the Nature Restoration Plan and following the second phase of the Land Use Review. The role of place-based approaches and the governance to support it was another theme discussed.
