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Climate change: potential implications for Ireland's biodiversity.

Alison Donnelly¹

¹Department of Geography, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, 53201, USA. alison.c.donnelly@gmail.com.

International Journal of Biometeorology

|March 14, 2018

Summary

Climate change impacts Ireland's biodiversity through altered phenology, shifting species ranges, and changing climate zones. Adaptation plans must integrate these findings for effective conservation.

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Area of Science:

Ecology
Environmental Science
Climate Change Biology

Background:

Ireland is developing a national biodiversity and climate change adaptation plan.
A literature review was conducted to inform this plan regarding climate change impacts on Irish biodiversity.

Purpose of the Study:

To synthesize recent literature on climate change effects on biodiversity in Ireland.
To identify data gaps and inform future research strategies for biodiversity conservation.

Main Methods:

Literature synthesis of published research on climate change and Irish biodiversity.
Categorization of research into phenological changes, species range shifts, and habitat/species climatic zone alterations.

Main Results:

Keywords:

Biodiversity Climate change Ireland Phenology Range shifts Suitable climatic area

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Evidence shows earlier spring phenology in plants, birds, and insects, potentially altering ecosystem function.
An increase in the number of certain bird species observed.
Changes in suitable climatic areas for key habitats and species, with both increases and decreases noted.

Conclusions:

Climate change significantly impacts Ireland's biodiversity through various mechanisms.
Future biodiversity conservation plans must incorporate climate change adaptation strategies.
Identified data gaps highlight the need for focused research to support conservation efforts.