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On 12 November the Whitaker Institute was delighted to host a live webinar, Adaptation of Agricultural and Rural Areas in the Atlantic Area to Climate Change. The webinar discussed findings from the recently launched report Farmers’ attitudes and preferences for climate change adaptation: An Irish Perspective as part of the RISKAQUASOIL project. The event included four presentations… | Read on »

According to the United Nations DESA and ITAR groups, the “multi-stakeholder nature of the 2030 Agenda demands an enabling environment for participation by all, as well as new ways of working in partnerships to mobilize and share knowledge”. Stakeholders, including citizens, and their engagement have never been more important in an increasingly interconnected world, facing… | Read on »

Book overview Whitaker Institute member Dr John Morrissey (Geography) has published his fifth book, Haven (Edward Elgar 2020), which presents a transformative understanding of security in responding to the Mediterranean refugee crisis by drawing critically on the UN concept of ‘human security’. The book was supported by the Academic Council on the United Nations System, an NUI Publications Prize and… | Read on »

A new report from NUI Galway examines farmers’ attitudes and preferences for climate change adaptation. The report by Whitaker Institute member Edel Doherty is part of the RiskAquaSoil project, and aims to present findings on farmers’ beliefs regarding climate change, the drivers and barriers of climate change adaptation and the willingness of Irish farmers to engage in… | Read on »

A new report from Whitaker Institute members examines farmers’ attitudes and preferences for climate change adaptation. The overarching aims of the report are to present findings on farmers’ beliefs regarding climate change, the drivers and barriers of climate change adaptation and the willingness of Irish farmers to engage in specific adaptation measures related to insurance… | Read on »

In the context of agricultural production in the Atlantic Area, communities face challenges from changing temperatures and rainfall patterns, sea level rises and the impact of extreme climate events that could interrupt agricultural activity.  To address these challenges, it is important for the agricultural sector to manage risks and adapt to challenging and changing climate… | Read on »

Whitaker Institute member Dr Marie Mahon, of the Environment, Development and Sustainability cluster, has written a new piece for RTÉ Brainstorm. The piece looks at the IMAJINE project, which is using scenario planning to look at various futures which could await Europe and the EU. Read more about the IMAJINE project here. What could Europe look… | Read on »

Whitaker Institute member Professor Molly Byrne, of the Health and Well-being cluster, spoke with the Irish Independent about the new COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the government. Read the article here.

Evaluating behavioural change initiatives or interventions is normally done through outcome evaluations. Outcome evaluations measure participant numbers, demographics and reported changes in behaviour, knowledge, beliefs, values or awareness. They also look at finding and funding solutions at an individual level, such as one single community group or priority groups in a specific location. Agenda 2030… | Read on »

Whitaker Institute member Dr Rónán Kennedy, leader of the Technology and Governance Cluster, will be hosted by the Oireachtas library and research service for his research project, ‘Algorithms, big data and artificial intelligence in the Irish legal services market’ which is funded by Science Foundation Ireland. The project examines how information technology is enabling new approaches… | Read on »