Challenges
Assessing and Rewarding Biodiversity Recovery: Farm Credit
To develop metrics for assessing Biodiversity Recovery that are applicable at multiple scales from individual businesses to regional and national levels. An effective framework to downscale progress towards global commitments on biodiversity recovery to national and sectoral scales is urgently needed to close the gaps between commitments, implementation and impact. This work will also provide…
Read MoreQuantification and qualification of the impact of peatland rehabilitation on biodiversity, water and climate
Deliver a data driven platform to assess the success of peatland rehabilitation on ecological health (biodiversity recovery), water quality and climate mitigation potential and to identify the role that degraded peatlands can play in the bioeconomy in Ireland. Researching and publishing on peatland rehabilitation approaches, compiling evidence for success and identifying alternative land uses within…
Read MoreRestoring pollinators in Irish landscapes: RestPoll
To determine the effectiveness of pollinator restoration measures in Irish agricultural landscapes, both for pollinators and for other biodiversity and ecosystem services. To use a living labs approach to ensure effective stakeholder engagement and transfer of knowledge. To develop rapid assessment evaluations to measure pollinator restoration, and develop transferable approaches for different actors at a…
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