The Peatland Code is a voluntary standard for UK peatland projects wishing to market the climate benefit of peatland restoration.
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04/12/18New film ‘The Carbon Farmer’ paints a bright future for UK Peatland conservation, agriculture and climate action.
In their current state the UK’s peatlands are a source of around 20 million tonnes of CO2 (equivalent) per year – this is the same as the yearly emissions from electricity use in two and a half million homes. A new short film premiers possibilities for achieving a brighter carbon future.
30/11/18Study opportunity: Managing peatland natural capital in the Falkland Islands (PhD in Environmental Geography)
Managing peatland natural capital in the Falkland Islands (PhD in Environmental Geography)
Lead supervisor: Dr Richard Payne, Department of Environment and Geography, University of York
Co-supervisors: Prof. Chris Evans (Centre for Ecology and Hydrology), Dr Ilaria Marengo (South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute), Dr Dmitri Mauquoy (University of Aberdeen).
01/11/18New IUCN UK Peatland Programme website - Pre-user survey
We are currently developing a new IUCN UK Peatland Programme website to be launched in 2019 and would like to know what you think the most important functions of our website are and how we can improve these in future.
It would be extremely useful if you could complete this 3 minute survey to tell us what you think.
Thank you.
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The IUCN UK Peatland Programme exists to promote peatland restoration in the UK and advocates the multiple benefits of peatlands through partnerships, strong science, sound policy and effective practice.
Our long term vision is that peatlands in the UK function to their full potential and that there is no further loss of peatland ecosystems, which will help to mitigate climate change. Investment in peatland restoration is needed now, securing the benefits they provide and avoiding the costly consequences of their deterioration.
The work of the Peatland Programme is overseen by a coalition of partner bodies including Defra, John Muir Trust, Moors for the Future Partnership, National Trust for Scotland, Natural England, Natural Resources Wales, North Pennines AONB Partnership, RSPB, Scottish Natural Heritage, Scottish Wildlife Trust, University of East London, University of Newcastle and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
The Programme is currently hosted by the Scottish and Yorkshire Wildlife Trusts and primarily funded by The Peter De Haan Charitable Trust.
Images: Ben Hall/2020 Vision; Norrie Russell
Peatland Gateway
Discover peatland restoration case studies here in the UK and around the world, as well as links to other organisations and initiatives.
Publications and Resources
Find the latest briefings and reports from the IUCN UK Peatland Programme.
UK Peatland Restoration: Demonstrating Success
Demonstrating Success is a publication from the IUCN UK Peatland Programme showcasing successful peatland restoration projects from across the UK.
