Past Events
Image: Neolithic trackway, Hatfield Moors © Henry Chapman
Past Events
Peat Metal introduction: Restoration of the Sudbury peatlands
March 20, 2024
Professor emeritus Peter Beckett (Laurentian University) will present on the history of heavy metal contamination and restoration of peatlands in the Sudbury, Canada.
Workshops to underpin England's Paludiculture Roadmap
March 5, 2024
NIAB are leading a quick scoping project on paludiculture for Defra. As part of the project, they are arranging two short on-line workshops on Tuesday March 5th and welcome participation in one / both.
The Peat Café lunchtime lecture series: The Marling Festivals - Environmental Metaphor in Eighteenth Century England
March 4, 2024
Join Nye Merrill-Glover (University of Bristol) at the University of Glasgow’s ‘Peat Café’ lunchtime lecture series on Monday 4 March from 1-2pm.
From discovery to impact: Seeking conservation practitioners and palaeoecology researchers to develop a ‘translational palaeoecology’ for practical conservation
February 8, 2024
Thursday 8th February 14:00 - 16:00 GMT
World Wetlands Day - FAO hybrid event
February 2, 2024
FAO, in collaboration with the Ramsar Convention Secretariat and the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, will host the World Wetlands Day celebration on 2 February 2024 from 11am at FAO Headquarters and online.
Trees & Peat – interactions in Ecosystem Recovery
January 30, 2024
Join expert academics and practitioners to learn more about trees, peat and their interactions in landscape recovery.
The Peat Café lunchtime lecture series: ‘We need YOU! Advocating for peatlands together’
January 22, 2024
Join our Programme Manager Jane Akerman for an introduction to the IUCN UK Peatland Programme at the University of Glasgow’s ‘Peat Café’ lunchtime lecture series.
Peatland motion headed to World Conservation Congress for considerationThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme-led motion to develop a unified definition of peatlands has…
A collection of three Natural England reports marks a step change for English peatlandsWe summarise three new reports from Natural England which have important implications for English…
New publication: Tracks and roads on peatlandsThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme are pleased to publish our latest brief focusing on the impacts of…
Funding announced for greenhouse gas reduction solutions on peatlandsThe UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology is seeking proposals for projects up to £75,000 to advance…
Committee on Climate Change (CCC) 7th Carbon Budget Report - a response from IUCN UK Peatland ProgrammeThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme welcomes this week the publication of the Committee on Climate…
New species showcase - Water voleContinuing the spotlight on peatland biodiversity, our first Species Showcase of 2025 is the Water…
Adoption of University of Cumbria PhD student’s carbon calculator brings national and international significanceThis week University of Cumbria and Barker and Bland Ltd.’s innovative carbon calculator has been…
CiVTech innovators leading drive for advances within Peatland and Woodland Carbon CodesBringing efficiences to the Peatland Code and Woodland Carbon Code is the focus for three…
Embark on a voyage of discovery with the Virtual Peatlands Pavilion 2025 world tour To raise awareness of the global distribution and importance of peatlands, the Virtual Peatlands…
Public Consultation for Biodiversity Quantification MethodologyThe Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code are pleased to announce their public consultation…
Natural Resources Wales announces new funding for peatland restorationA new restoration fund, managed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), was launched this week in an…
Reflecting on 2024: a busy year for peatlandsAs the year draws to a close, the IUCN UK Peatland Programme looks back on 2024.