The Acclimatize operation aims to close the knowledge gap in relation to the faecal pollution of 'at-risk' urban and rural bathing waters in Ireland and Wales by identifying and quantifying pollution streams and determining their impact on these waters through a dynamic period of climate change. Take a look at the animation which explains the impact that just one dog poo can have on water quality.

The Ireland Wales 2014-2020 European Territorial Co-operation (ETC) programme is a maritime programme connecting organisations, businesses and communities on the west coast of Wales with the south east coast of Ireland.

The programme is one of a family of ETC programmes which provide opportunities for regions in the EU to work together to address common economic, environmental and social challenges. The Welsh Government manages the programme with partners, the Southern Regional Assembly (SRA) and the Department for Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER).

The Ireland Wales programme focuses on seeking solutions to shared challenges on both sides of the Irish sea, to improve the economic and sustainable development priorities of Wales and Ireland. The programme focuses on:

• Cross border innovation
• Adaptation of the Irish Sea and Coastal Communities to Climate Change
• Cultural and Natural Resources and Heritage