A combination of multibeam bathymetry and backscatter, LiDAR altimetry and bathymetry, satellite images, and hydrodynamic model outputs were used to map the seafloor and coastline of Galway Bay (western Ireland). This is the first time these multiple datasets have been integrated into a single combined geomorphological and substrate map. The substrate of the bay is predominantly mud and sand with bedrock outcropping extensively around the coastline. The main depositional features are dunes, while the main erosional features are scours and outcropping bedrock. Hydrodynamic model outputs show good correlation between the direction and intensity of prevailing currents and the location and shape of the features in the bay. This indicates that although Galway Bay was shaped glacially through the passage of the British-Irish Ice Sheet across the bay and ensuing glacial and marine sediment deposition, many of the mapped seafloor landforms are modern and current-induced. ARTICLE HISTORY
<p>Managing flood risk and adapting to climate change is complex where multiple actors need to work together across sectoral and disciplinary boundaries to capture synergies and manage trade-offs. A selection of governance mechanisms were found to influence actors&#8217; capacity to work in partnership, break down silos and unlock opportunities.</p> <p>Results from research conducted within the SYSTEM-RISK project identifies boundary spanning roles as governance mechanisms facilitating integrated flood risk management in England and Serbia (Cumiskey, 2020). Among other characteristics, the &#8216;reticulist&#8217; was found to utlise networks and diplomacy to access funding, &#8216;entrepreneurs&#8217; acted creatively to capture funding and test the flexibility of rules, &#8216;interpreters&#8217; built interpersonal relationships and interpreted different professional languages, &#8216;organisers&#8217; managed actor partnerships and &#8216;specialists&#8217; were willing to engage and try new approaches. The availability of rules and resources influenced capacities to hire, train and sustain such boundary spanning staff.&#160; Results highlighting the dynamic interdependencies between such roles and the governance system will be shared.</p> <p>Place-based adaptation partnerships were found as another governance mechanism, strengthening collaboration, knowledge exchange and joint action across boundaries. The Climate Adaptation Partnership Framework<sup>1 </sup>was developed through the TalX project (Transboundary Adaptation Learning Exchange) to collate learning from applications in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales and provide guidance for stakeholders interested in implementing such partnerships. &#160;</p> <p>The RISK-TANDEM framework is being developed within the DIRECTED project (Horizon Europe, 2022 - 2026) to enhance risk governance, knowledge co-production and interoperability across data, models and tools to enable disaster resilience in four Real World Lab regions. An initial version of the framework, which builds upon the existing Tandem Framework<sup>2</sup> (among others) will be shared along with plans for implementation. &#160;&#160;</p> <p>The role of such governance mechanisms in integrating research, innovation and science in a collaborative way will be introduced, while opening the discussion on how to improve the application of such mechanisms to facilitate future engaged research.</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><em>Cumiskey, L. (2020). Embracing boundary spanning roles in Flood Risk Management. PhD Research Briefing Note 2. Middlesex University. Available at: </em><em>https://eprints.mdx.ac.uk/30418/</em><em> </em></p> <p><em><sup>1 </sup>Climate Adaptation Partnership Framework. Available at: </em><em>https://talx2020.github.io/</em><em> </em></p> <p><em><sup>2 </sup>The Tandem framework: a holistic approach to co-designing climate services. Available at: </em><em>https://www.weadapt.org/knowledge-base/climate-services/the-tandem-framework</em><em> </em></p>
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