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Protecting our Environment

Together with national and international partners, UCD's world-leading researchers are tackling biodiversity loss and the challenges of climate change through defence of our ecosystems and improved management of our natural resources. Their work is enhancing policy, improving practices and changing behaviours, via inclusive, interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches.

At a glance...

€28M
Investment in National Research Centre (BiOrbic) for Bioeconomy in Ireland.
Top 50
UCD Agriculture & Forestry is ranked in the top 50 in the 2025 QS World University Subject Rankings.
2,415
Number of policy mentions for UCD publications (2016-2024) connected to the SDGs
#1
UCD was ranked 1st in Ireland in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2025.
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As one of the most diverse groups of organisms on this planet, insects comprise over half of all known animal diversity on Earth. UCD researchers are working with varied sectors to create a landscape where pollinators can thrive and to drive changes in EU policy. Safeguarding Pollinators
As one of the most diverse groups of organisms on this planet, insects comprise over half of all known animal diversity on Earth. UCD researchers are working with varied sectors to create a landscape where pollinators can thrive and to drive changes in EU policy.
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UCD researchers have been working with Government, stakeholders and the public on a report that formed the backbone of Ireland’s General Scheme of Marine Protected Areas Bill 2022. Expanding Ireland’s Marine Protected Area Network
UCD researchers have been working with Government, stakeholders and the public on a report that formed the backbone of Ireland’s General Scheme of Marine Protected Areas Bill 2022.
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For more than 20 years, UCD researchers have examined the workings of Ireland’s peatlands. These biodiverse natural ecosystems cover around a fifth of the country’s land area and are important in tackling climate change and reducing flood risk.\n\n Restoring Ireland's Peatlands
For more than 20 years, UCD researchers have examined the workings of Ireland’s peatlands. These biodiverse natural ecosystems cover around a fifth of the country’s land area and are important in tackling climate change and reducing flood risk.

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