Past Events


Image: Neolithic trackway, Hatfield Moors © Henry Chapman

Past Events

Nitrogen Futures Stakeholder Workshop II

July 27, 2021
Nitrogen Futures provides new evidence to support strategic local actions to reduce air pollution and protect the UK’s nature.

Bog Day 2021

July 25, 2021
This year's Bog Day will take place on Sunday 25th July 2021, celebrating the brilliance of bogs.

SAGES: June - The Carbon Conundrum

June 30, 2021
Learn from scientists across Scotland who are delving deeper into the carbon cycle.

Global Peatlands Initiative: Influencing Policy

June 11, 2021
Prof Reed & Ms Dianna Kopansky will share their experiences and give you unique insights and skills to get research evidence into policy.

iCASP Confluence 2021

June 8, 2021
The theme of this year's virtual iCASP Confluence is ‘Working together to improve resilience across the Yorkshire and Humber region'.

World Peatlands Day 2021

June 2, 2021
World Peatlands Day was launched in 2019 and is celebrated on the 2nd of June each year.

Ecological Connectivity Conservation webinar

June 1, 2021
  Hosted by Chris Mahon, Chief Executive, IUCN National Committee UK

People grouped together, standing and sitting on a baled crop.
Opportunity to contribute to the understanding of the constraints and opportunities for agricultural lowland peat As part of the Paludiculture Exploration Fund, The National Institute of Agricultural Botany is…
Exterior view of Virtual Peatlands Pavilion showing four large domes in a peat swamp forest
The Virtual Peatlands Pavilion Word Tour continues at Ramsar COP15The next stop for the immersive digital library of peatland resources is Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe,…
Person smiling and pointing at a sign saying '#BeMoreMoss'. Credit Vicky Akerman
Announcing Peat-Fest South-West 2025 – a celebration of our peatland connectionsThe Art and Energy Collective has been awarded a grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to…
Windfarm on peatland site
National Policy Statements public consultationOpportunity to contribute to public consultation on National Policy Statements to support Clean…
Line of fire being set by a vehicle with people on the back as part of swaling. Credit Heather Lowther (Creative Commons)
Public consultation on heather and grass burning regulations in EnglandThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme has responded to Defra’s proposal to protect a greater extent of…
Cross section of bare peat
New Peat Map for EnglandThis week Natural England published the much anticipated England Peat Map which highlights the…
IUCN World Conservation Congress logo
Peatland motion headed to World Conservation Congress for considerationThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme-led motion to develop a unified definition of peatlands has…
Area of burnt vegetation on national park in Northumberland
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…
Neolithic trackway on Hatfield Moors. Credit: Henry Chapman Uni of Birmingham
New publication: Tracks and roads on peatlandsThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme are pleased to publish our latest brief focusing on the impacts of…
Peatland landscape showing flux tower and solar panel with a blue sky and hills in the background. Image credit Hollie Cooper, UKCEH
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…
Hare's tail cottongrass on Humberhead levels
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…
Water vole sitting with blackberries
New species showcase - Water voleContinuing the spotlight on peatland biodiversity, our first Species Showcase of 2025 is the Water…