What is Climate Adaptation?

Climate Adaptation is a change in natural or human systems in response to the impacts of climate change. These changes moderate harm or exploit beneficial opportunities and can be in response to actual or expected impacts.

Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024

The Climate Adaptation Strategy for Galway City Council is a requirement under the National Adaptation Framework. More information on the National Adaptation Framework is available on this link.

On Monday 9th of September 2019, Galway City Council unanimously adopted the Galway City Council Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024

Grattan Beach and Dune Site (Nature Based Solution)

What is the concern with Grattan Beach?

Grattan beach is a coastal beach which is heavily affected by tides. The Dunes are consistently damaged and Galway City Council in conjunction with local groups, businesses and organisations wanted to develop a roadmap to assist in the protection of the dunes, protection of biodiversity and promote the area as an exemplar for how communities and local government can collaborate to achieve joint benefits.

What is meant by nature-based solutions?

Nature-based solutions are actions to protect, sustainably manage, or restore natural ecosystems, that address societal challenges such as climate change, human health, food and water security, and disaster risk reduction effectively and adaptively, simultaneously providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits.

How can communities/businesses/other groups help?

Galway City Council encourages collaboration with all projects. The roadmap includes for continuous collaboration and involvement by stakeholders and Galway City Council intend to issue various calls for assistance throughout the lifetime of the roadmap.

What is included within the roadmap?

The roadmap for Grattan beach and Dune site outlines key short, medium and long term actions that could be implemented to protect the dunes, support biodiversity whilst also ensuring access to the beach is maintained and enhanced so as people can continue to enjoy Grattan Beach at their leisure. The roadmap is available by clicking the following link:

Roadmap for Grattan Beach and Dune Site

Sand Dunes Secret Super Heros in Storms

Grattan Beach Roadshow on Saturday 26 August to Raise Awareness of Value of Sand Dunes

A free family-fun roadshow featuring seashore safaris, sandcastle building and more, will take place on Grattan Beach on Saturday 26 August from 10:00am to 1:00pm, as part of a campaign to raise awareness of sand dunes as secret superheroes against storms and climate change. This event is organised by the Climate Action Regional Office (CARO) Atlantic Seaboard North and partners, as part of the ‘Protect Our Dunes’ Campaign.

Register online on the Leave No Trace Website