of Sea Protected by 2030
of Land Protected by 2030
Dedicated Farmland Habitats by 2030
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Building Healthy, Resilient Ecosystems
Through Enhancing Biodiversity
Our Healthy Ecosystems research focuses on restoring habitats, recovering biodiversity, and strengthening ecosystem services to support Ireland’s bioeconomy.
Recovering Biodiversity
This challenge restores biodiversity across Ireland to support a sustainable bioeconomy. BiOrbic unites ecology, economics, and social science to advance native forestry, peatland recovery, and ecosystem management, delivering measurable gains, informed policy, and socio-economic impact.
Key Research Areas
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Promote native forests for balanced growth.
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Assess biodiversity and ecosystem services to inform policy.
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Restore peatlands with data insights.
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Active Projects from
Across This Area of Research
To address challenges of financing biodiversity recovery in an integrated multi-disciplinary way, using Farming for Nature as a model system to develop and test innovative…
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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…
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Pillar 1
Quantification 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…
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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…
Why This Research Matters
Securing Resilient Ecosystems
Healthy ecosystems underpin the Irish bioeconomy. Our research finds ways to restore biodiversity, support climate action, and create social and economic benefits.
Restore Habitats
Rebuild native forests and peatlands to strengthen biodiversity and ecosystem function.
Measure Value
Quantify natural capital to guide sustainable management and policy decisions.
Support Communities
Ensure restoration benefits are socially just and economically viable.
Inform Policy
Provide evidence for effective biodiversity strategies at local and national scales.
Aligned with EU Targets
Practical Approaches to Ecosystem Restoration
Our research aligns with EU targets, which set measurable goals to restore degraded ecosystems. Our research provides practical approaches to ecosystem restoration, enhances biodiversity stocks and flows, and reinforces Ireland’s climate and environmental commitments.
EU Nature Restoration Plan
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10% of farm are dedicated to high quality habitats
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Protecting 30% of EU land
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Protecting 30% of EU sea area