This document discusses several topics related to climate change: - Two videos about temperature anomalies and climate change that should be watched - Cyclone Idai in 2019 that killed over 1,000 people in Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe and destroyed crops - Climate-related extremes in Europe from 1980-2017 caused €453 billion in economic losses and over 115,000 deaths - Climate change is a major issue in Australia's 2019 election - New Irish EPA research finds clearer evidence than ever that climate change is impacting Ireland through increased flooding, droughts, and storms. - Ireland ranks second to last in the EU for fighting climate change, and recommendations are provided on how it can improve.

1. Theresa O’Donohoe
Clare PPN Secretariat
IFA Meeting May 8th 2019

2. Temperature anomalies by country 1880 - 2017
https://youtu.be/PhbdyNnUliM
https://youtu.be/LLdxWjEWCrk
Climate Change the Facts - BBC David Attenborough
Watch 0 - 2min 30sec minimum April 2019

3. Cyclone Idai Hits Mozambique,
Malawi, Zimbabwe, Killing 140

4. Death toll from
devastating Cyclone
Idai rises above 1,000
More than 4,000 cholera
cases and seven deaths from
the illness reported in
Mozambique.
April
2019

5. Rural communities have been
particularly hit, as an estimated
700,000 hectares of crops have
been lost in central Mozambique as a result
of widespread flooding and heavy
winds in the wake of Idai.

6. Official says 30,000 people evacuated as
second cyclone in six weeks batters
Mozambique.

7. This is the first time in
known history that
Mozambique has been hit by
two cyclones in one season
United Nations spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters in New York on Thursday.
Even as authorities say a cholera
outbreak is being contained,
malaria is a growing concern.

8. https://www.euractiv.com/section/climate-environment/news/extreme-
weather-cost-europe-nearly-half-a-trillion-euros-so-far/
An aerial view showing roofs sticking out of the flood after a dam broke near Deggendorf, Germany, 5 June 2013. [Photo: EPA/ARMIN WEIGEL]
3 Apr 2019
Floods, droughts, heatwaves and other climate-related extremes
caused economic losses of €453 billion between 1980 and 2017,
claiming the lives of more than 115,000 people across Europe.

9. This map released by the NOAA shows the locations where
there is a greater than 50-percent chance of major, moderate or
minor flooding during March through May, 2019. (NOAA)

10. Climate change takes centre stage in Australia's election
The Guardian Tue 7 May 2019

11. Dr Conor Murphy
Climate Change “The Big Picture”
Regional Climate DialogueTralee 2018

13. https://greennews.ie/evidence-climate-change-impact-clearer-says-epa/
Evidence of climate change impact on
Ireland clearer than ever before, says EPA
New research from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) points to the
clearest and most compelling evidence of the impact of climate change on
Ireland to date.
Launched at today’s EPA Seminar on Climate Change Research, the report
warns that the predicted changes to our climate are set to result in wide-
ranging economic and societal impacts.
The report also points to a likely increase in summer drought, winter
flooding and less frequent but more intense storms over the coming
decades.
In general, larger increases in rainfall have been recorded in the
west where farmers have been hit hard by the recent fodder crisis as
wet weather conditions leave farmers facing a hay shortage for livestock feed.
Significant changes in seasonal rainfall patterns by mid-century will also
likely lead to drier summer conditions, while flooding is expected to
increase in both the winter and spring. November 7th, 2o17

14. https://greennews.ie/ireland-eu-lowest-ranking-in-fighting-climate-
change/
Ireland ranks second last in Europe
in fighting climate changeJune 18th, 2018

15. recommendations for Ireland to improve its ranking.
It suggests that the Irish government should revise its national
mitigation plan and should take measures in both the
transportation and agriculture sectors.
It also urges the country to end its electricity generation using
peat and coal by 2019 and 2025 respectively.
The implementation of the Citizens’ Assembly
proposals is highly recommended as well to enhance the
country’s climate ambition.
The report also recommends that Ireland joins a group of
“progressive” EU Member States with the aim of delivering
“urgent, near-term emissions reductions”.

16. LOOKING AFTER EACH OTHERDr Conor Murphy
Climate Change “The Big Picture”
Regional Climate DialogueTralee 2018

17. What next for Irish Agriculture?
Can you diversify? 1 acre?
Can you help food security?
Can you help energy security?