SNIFFER works with its members to provide up to date and informative data on recent trends in the climates of Scotland and Northern Ireland, predicted future impacts and recommended adaptation measures. We are increasingly taking forward work that contributes to the overall picture of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK to inform the challenge of achieving our future emissions reduction targets.
SNIFFER provides the coordinating function for two partnerships:
We also manage several collaborative research projects on climate change within both the environmental regulation and climate change topic areas.
Partnership is key to delivering our commitments to reduce climate change and to prepare for its unavoidable impacts. SNIFFER aspires to add value by facilitating partners to deliver common objectives through sound project management, knowledge transfer and capacity building. We are currently developing our strategic plans for 2009-2012. Please contact Vanessa Kind for further details.
Current Work Streams And Services
Scottish Climate Change Impacts Partnership
SCCIP was established to "increase the resilience of organisations and infrastructure in Scotland to meet the challenges and opportunities presented by the impacts of climate change". The partnership aims to support Scotland’s Adaptation Policy Framework by providing information and capacity building, including:
- data on climate trends and impacts in Scotland
- relevant research and project information including sharing best practice
- tools and resources to support action in adapting to and mitigating climate change
- training and support events
To find out more about SCCIP, its partners and activities, please visit the SCCIP website, or email sccip@sniffer.org.uk.
Northern Ireland Climate Change Impacts Partnership
SNIFFER provides the secretariat function for this emerging partnership in Northern Ireland. Established by the Department of the Environment, the partnership is a key forum for public, private and voluntary sectors to engage in and take action on climate change. For more information, please email Julian Holbrook.
Key audiences
- Government and public policy
- Environmental regulators and administrations
- Local authorities Industry and representative bodies
- Voluntary organisations
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