Join us for our 15th annual conference
30th September – 2nd October, Derry~Londonderry, Northern Ireland
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 vision is one of healthy, wildlife-rich peatlands in the UK that provide multiple benefits for people. We want peatlands in the UK to function to their full potential and to ensure that there is no further loss of peatland ecosystems, providing cost-effective solutions for climate change, water and biodiversity. Investment in peatland restoration is needed now, securing the benefits they provide and avoiding the costly consequences of their deterioration.
Water vole sitting with blackberries. Credit: Jenny Hibbert.
Species showcases
Read the latest in our Species Showcase series on our biodiversity pages.
Peatland Code
A voluntary standard for UK peatland projects wishing to market the climate benefit of restoration.
Latest publications
Latest news and blog posts
Celebrating International Bog Day with more ‘Eyes on the Bog’ than ever
Peatlands are among the UK’s most valuable natural habitats—storing carbon, filtering drinking water, supporting rare wildlife, and…
New eyes wanted: apply now for peatland monitoring support
Eyes on the Bog, the Peatland Programme’s long-term, low-cost monitoring initiative, is opening up Round 2 of its Eyes on the Bog Fund…
Major milestone in peatland restoration as first blended finance project is verified
This month marks a very important milestone for the IUCN UK Peatland Programme’s Peatland Code, as the very first Peatland Code project…
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