Masters by Research in Environmental Change and Sustainability - Informing Policy and Practice in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin

Human actions are profoundly affecting freshwater, marine, and land-based ecosystems globally, with significant implications for the ongoing provision of nature's services that we rely on. Studies in this field aim to deepen our knowledge of ecological processes and biodiversity, which are crucial for maintaining ecosystem sustainability and resilience, while also considering natural resource and species management from socio-economic perspectives. Focus areas include evaluating how environmental shifts—particularly habitat alteration, climate change, invasive species, and pollution—affect species and ecosystems, as well as promoting sustainable practices in agriculture, forestry, hunting, fisheries, recreation, and conservation. The School leverages its diverse expertise to address these challenges holistically, covering topics from insect-plant relationships to the ecology and behavior of large mammals, and from pollution and climate effects on aquatic life to species dispersal and invasion patterns. Researchers collaborate with policymakers, environmental managers, and industry stakeholders to ensure their discoveries inform real-world decisions and practices effectively.