Past Events


Image: Neolithic trackway, Hatfield Moors © Henry Chapman

Past Events

Innovative funding to restore nature

March 19, 2021
Join the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation for a webinar to learn about the challenges and opportunities of innovative finance models for restoring nature.

The Heather Trust: Managing land for nature and climate - natural capital and funding options

March 10, 2021
An event to consider the funding opportunities private investment might offer those managing land for nature and the climate.

MoorWissen: Virtual conference week - RRR2021

March 9, 2021
Register for the virtual Renewable Resources from Wet and Rewetted Peatlands - RRR2021 conference, organised by the Greifswald Mire Centre.

IUCN: Nature-based Solutions for Recovery

March 3, 2021
Join IUCN on Wednesday 3rd March to discuss the important role Nature-based Solutions (NbS) has in the road to recovery during the climate crisis.

Sphagnum moss - what's all the fuss about?

March 2, 2021
Join North Pennines AONB Partnership Senior Field Officer Alistair Lockett on Tuesday, 2 March 2021 at 7pm for an online look at Sphagnum moss.

Wild LIVE Peatlands – our superhero habitat: are we doing enough to protect and restore them?

February 24, 2021
Join Wild LIVE Peatlands to discuss what can be done to protect our peatlands, and why they’re essential in the fight against climate change.  

World Wetlands Day 2021

February 2, 2021
Join this year's World Wetland's Day to help raise awareness of the importance of our peatlands.

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…
Digger being used to carry out peat bog restoration. Photo: Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust
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…
Image advertising launch of the CivTech Round 10 Challenge
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…
Interior of the Virtual Peatlands Pavilion, showing the information desk with a giant dragonfly and globe suspended above it.
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…
Image of a computer screen displaying a survey
Public Consultation for Biodiversity Quantification MethodologyThe Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code are pleased to announce their public consultation…
Image of machinery being used on a peatland to restore the habitat
Natural Resources Wales announces new funding for peatland restorationA new restoration fund, managed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), was launched this week in an…
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme team at the base of Kinder Scout
Reflecting on 2024: a busy year for peatlandsAs the year draws to a close, the IUCN UK Peatland Programme looks back on 2024.