Adaptation
Mayo County Council commissioned a Climate Change Risk Assessment report to provide an assessment of climate change risks for County Mayo and the potential implications of these for the delivery of services by Mayo County Council. Responding to climate change impacts involves taking adaptation actions to reduce the adverse risks posed by current and projected climate change. The Climate Change Risk Assessment report identifies the likelihood of future climate hazards and their potential impacts. This information is fundamental for informing the prioritisation of climate action and investment in climate action and helped inform the development of the LACAP for Mayo County Council.
Examples of national level climate change risks and climate projections are available to view on online map viewers. Examples include;
- OPW Flood info portal can be accessed here. Includes interactive Flood Risk Management Maps, Flood Relief Scheme Information, Flood Maps and an Interactive Coastal Flood and Erosion Map
- GSI Landslide Susceptibility Mapping can be accessed here. The landslide susceptibility map identifies areas which are subject to landslides and is measured from low to high. The landslide susceptibility map takes into account where the landslides occur and what causes them (slope, soil type and the impact of the flow of water in an area).
- Climate Ireland’s Data Explorer can be accessed here and includes a Climate Change Projection Maps viewer that has been developed to help you understand current and projected future climate conditions for Ireland.