Past Events
Image: Neolithic trackway, Hatfield Moors © Henry Chapman
Past Events
'Investing in Peatlands - the Climate Challenge' Conference
September 29, 2010
Our first IUCN UK Peatland Programme Conference, in collaboration with the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership, was held at Durham University this September.
Open Inquiry on Peatlands
November 3, 2010
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme Commission of Inquiry on Peatlands held an Open Inquiry event on Wednesday 3rd November, at the University of Edinburgh.
Restoring Welsh Blanket Bog: End of Project Conference
March 9, 2011
The conference (8-9 March 2011) marks the end of the hugely sucessful five-year LIFE Active blanket bog in Wales project.
'Investing in Peatlands - Delivering Multiple Benefits' Conference
June 20, 2011
We are pleased to announce that our annual 'Investing in Peatlands' conference will be held at the University of Stirling, 20-22 June 2011. This year the conference theme is 'Delivering Multiple Benefits'.
'Investing in Peatlands: Demonstrating Success' Symposium 2012
August 3, 2011
Joint British Ecological Society and IUCN UK Peatland Programme Symposium
Bangor University, Wales 26 - 28 June 2012
This international symposium will bring together experts from science, policy and practice to highlight and debate the importance of peatlands and peatland restoration from an ecological, social and economic perspective.
Investing in Peatlands: Partnership for a New Peatland Era 2013 Conference
April 19, 2013
The latest 'Investing in Peatlands' Conference organised by the IUCN UK National Committee Peatland Programme is set for 10th -12th September 2013 at York University.
Global Restoration Demonstrating Success Workshop and Launch
April 28, 2014
We are delighted to announce the launch of our latest IUCN UK Peatland Programme and CEM Thematic Group on Peatlands publication, Global Peatland Restoration Demonstrating Success (following on from UK Peatland Restoration Demonstrating Success).
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