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Global Peatlands Initiative Webinar: Peatlands Evidence Synthesis Policy Briefs

Online via Zoom
The Global Peatlands Initiative are running two free sessions on World Wetlands Day, discussing key findings that support evidence-based decision-making at national and regional levels.

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About the event

The Global Peatlands Initiative (GPI) invites you to a webinar on February 2nd, showcasing a new series of Peatlands Evidence Synthesis Policy Briefs and discussing key findings that support evidence-based decision-making at national and regional levels.

The webinar will be delivered through two separate sessions, covering different thematic areas and time zones. You are warmly invited to join either session, or both, depending on your interest and availability.

Session 1 – February 2nd, 09:30 UTC 

Topics 

  • Building just and resilient peatland futures with local communities
  • Reducing GHG emissions in Southeast Asian lowland peat agriculture
  • Safeguarding peatland carbon stocks 

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oIVttd7ZRmK87SzAcarCRA

 

Session 2 – February 2nd, 14:30 UTC 

Topics 

  • Policy priorities for conserving and restoring peatlands in South America
  • Integrating peatland rewetting into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to deliver rapid and reliable emissions reductions
  • Engaging women, Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and youth in peatland restoration
  • Restoring mountain peatlands for biodiversity and climate resilience 

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PgkqRT73T-qL3pcdhbyjJQ

 

Background 

In 2025, the GPI Research Working Group, led by UNEP and SRUC, delivered a 90-hour Evidence Synthesis and Policy Engagement Training Programme, training 42 peatland researchers from 19 countries. As a key outcome, participants developed seven draft policy briefs addressing priority global peatland policy questions. These briefs are evolving outputs, developed as part of a learning process. Feedback from government focal points and practitioners is highly valuable to strengthen their relevance, applicability, and policy impact.

The webinar will be conducted in English, with AI-powered live transcription and translation available in Spanish, French, Bahasa Indonesia, and others via Zoom. Both sessions will be recorded and shared afterwards, although live participation is greatly appreciated.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dianna (dianna.kopansky@un.org) or Patrick (patrick.scheel@un.org).