Combining expert analysis, stakeholder input, and community experience, the report outlines the following heightened climate risks threatening Sceilg Mhichíl: 

• Impact on Birdlife: Higher ocean temperatures may be causing changes to food availability for breeding birds, impacting the natural heritage Outstanding Universal Value, a criteria for Sceilg’s UNESCO World Heritage List inscription.
• Vegetation Loss and Habitat Degradation: Increased salt spray combined with longer dry periods is contributing to vegetation loss and potential habitat loss for bird species.
• Impact on medieval Monastic structures: Increased rainfall is impacting on monuments due to increasing pressure and soil saturation

The assessment outlines a range of climate adaptation solutions, including:

• Diversification of Tourism: Developing alternative attractions like guided boat trips and mainland visitor centers to reduce pressure on the main site, and increasing local involvement through "on-mainland experiences" and educational initiatives.
• Increasing staff presence and expertise: Increasing staff presence on the island year-round for site management and improving ability to bring in specialized expertise when needed.
• Monitoring and Research: Filling knowledge gaps through avian population surveys, soil analysis, continuous remote surveys of built heritage, rockfall monitoring and onsite weather monitoring.
• Risk-Reduction Measures: Reevaluating the effectiveness of "rock sweeps" which are opportunities for staff to identify and reduce rock hazards that are increasing due to weathering and erosion and considering re-seeding vegetation on slopes.
• Sharing Adaptation Knowledge: Positioning Sceilg Mhichíl as a model for wider climate action, promoting green energy and using the site as an educational tool on climate change impacts and adaptations.

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